By Scott Barbarino***One thing we all know to be true: Marilyn Maye is a force of nature and that is the essence of each of her performances. She’s an experience not to be missed by any person young or old who wants to learn artistry from a real Master. A true living inspiration!
At a recent performance I brought a young newbie, French-born Eric Jetner, to her show … of course at 65 almost everybody seems younger! LOL Ms. Maye at 96 is a strong tonic of life for children of all ages. Here’s what he had to say …
“As a performer I had the opportunity to see many shows and meet many artists from all around the globe. I had the privilege to admire the talented Marilyn Maye at 54 Below and what a lesson of generosity, success and talent! Marilyn is the symbol of interpretation of words. She knows how to catch the audience and the sparks in her eyes illuminate the entire room.“
He told me “Paris would love Ms. Maye!” Now there’s a good idea! There’s nothing like her now in France. With streaming video, we could spread the word and make it “Maye Paree!”
Maye is at 54 Below on May 2, 5 and 6 (see below for details). If you’re out of town and can’t get to New York City, Maye is livestreaming from the club on May 5th. What a great opportunity to see this amazing performer from anywhere in the world, including “Maye Paree!”
Eric was born in Normandy (France) and began with music and saxophone training at the Coutances music school. At 15, he joined the Center des Arts Vivants in Paris (singing/dancing/theatre). There, he appeared in 
the musicals Cabaret (Folies Bergere), Mamma Mia (Theatre Mogador), Zorro (Folies Bergere), Fame (Comedia and tour), Chance! (Palais des Glaces), Plus Belle Que Toi (Theatre Fontaine) and Rimbaud/Verlaine (Theatre du Gymnase. In New York, he performs in Naked Boys Singing; he also appeared in the musical Notre Dame de Paris. Eric wrote his own show, LOVE vs. AMOUR and joined the musical Cabaret at the Engeman Theater on Long Island, while working as a singer-waiter at Ellen’s Stardust Diner on Broadway. At Disneyland, he embodied the characters of Jack Sparrow and Star Lord and sings in the Christmas Big Band. Eric has also appeared in several TV shows: “The Voice,” “Entree D’artistes” and “Attention Mesdames Et Messieurs.” His first EP comes out on 05/31/24 Follow him: @thejetner
Maye has three additional dates at 54Below and if you’ve never seen the ever-so-much more marvelous Marilyn Maye make your reservations now. Thursday May 2 – Sunday May 5 and Monday May 6 all 7pm shows and the May 5th date will Livestream. You can book here.
