When “Jacques Brel” opened in the lobby of the State Theatre in 1973, Playhouse Square was nearing demolition. But the revue took the city by storm and ran for over two years — setting the stage for the theater district’s rebirth. The State officially reopened in 1984 after a $7 million restoration.
Joe Garry reflects on ‘Jacques Brel’ reviving Playhouse Square, 50 years later
