Brialy / Baker : Jean-Claude et Joséphine

1969. Joséphine Baker, committed activist and music hall icon, has lost everything : her fortune and her estate. Jean-Claude Brialy, a rising star of French cinema, reaches out to her and encourages her to return to the stage by taking over the cabaret La Goulue.. In a Paris between cultural revolutions and the rise of disco, these two artists with contrasting destinies join forces for one ultimate gamble! Bursts of laughter, doubts, hopes, their friendship deepens in the face of showbiz hurdles and the prejudices of an era.

Based on a true story, this play recounts an overlooked period in Joséphine Baker's life (between 1969 and 1975) never before brought to the stage. Through a vibrant staging blending humor, music, and emotion, "Jean-Claude et Joséphine" celebrates resilience, friendship, and the magic of theater. A touching tribute to two unforgettable figures, and a reflection on fame, the passage of time, and the need to reinvent oneself.