The French author of "City of Joy," who has died at the age of 91, wrote several books that spanned international events, including the Nazi occupation of Paris and works on India.
Laurie Cumbo, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs of the City of New York for Mayor Eric Adams, attended David Serero's Off-Broadway production of The Ten Commandments, The Musical. This musical was originally presented in the French language in Paris in 2000, and became one of the most thriving musicals in France, with more than 3 million audience members worldwide. The music was written by France's most successful composer Pascal Obispo, with original French lyrics by Lionel Florence & Patrice Guirao, original choreography by Kamel Ouali, Book by Elie Chouraqui, and English and stage adaptation by David Serero also starring as Moses.