Before becoming Judy and Me or Une étoile et moi - By Myself was the show's working title during its creative process.

By Myself is a diamond in the rough written in 1937 for Between The Devil by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz. Performed on Broadway that same year by Jack Buchanan, it was Fred Astaire who introduced the song on film in the 1953 musical The Band Wagon (MGM). It was then interpreted by Judy Garland in the 1963 musical I Could Go On Singing (United Artists). It became one of her calling cards and she performed it on many television shows, recordings and live performances.

At the time, musical comedy was basking in its golden years, reigning supreme at the box office and in the hearts of fans alike. Writers and composers created masterpieces which thrilled directors, actors, and audiences worldwide. Many of these tunes were covered by the greatest jazz musicians seduced by the harmonic and melodic content, and by the freedom of expression and interpretation they permitted.

Isabelle Georges searched through the vast repertoire for gems that were half-forgotten, picking up these few golden standards which provided this musical freedom.

Together, we crafted contemporary interpretations, as rich in style and nuance as possible. With her vocal and musical skills, Isabelle has made this show not only a theatrical moment but an exceptionally musical one.

Frédérik Steenbrink