Formidable! Aznavour

Formidable! Aznavour is a concert production honoring the life, music, and remarkable international career of Charles Aznavour. Produced by Gil Marsalla and performed by Jules Grison, the show goes beyond a conventional tribute, using Aznavour’s songs to evoke the lively, romantic atmosphere of Parisian bohemia and trace the stages of the singer-songwriter’s life, from his modest beginnings to worldwide recognition.

The production follows Aznavour’s influence and legacy: his friendships with Charles Trenet and Edith Piaf, his connections with American performers, his performances at Paris’s Alhambra and Olympia, and his authorship of more than 800 songs. The program also celebrates the themes most closely associated with his work, particularly love and the passage of time. Aznavour received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2017 and died in 2018 at age 94. This production is presented solely by Directo Productions and is not affiliated with the Aznavour Foundation or members of Aznavour’s family.

When: Monday, December 14, 2026

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets: $84.75

Run time: Approximately two hours

Performer: Jules Grison

Producer: Gil Marsalla

Organizer: Directo Prod

Venue: La Maison Française, Embassy of France in the United States, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Security: Guests should allow additional time for security screening and must bring valid photo identification along with an Eventbrite ticket, either printed or displayed on a phone. The name on the ticket must match the name on the identification. Large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and bicycle helmets are not permitted on the Embassy grounds and may be confiscated.

Parking: There is no on-site parking. Metered parking on Reservoir Road costs $2.30 per hour, with a four-hour maximum until 10 p.m. Garage parking is available at Georgetown MedStar Health via Entrance #2 at 2800 Reservoir Road NW, at approximately $25 for up to three hours.