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The latest news on live theatre in France from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

L'ISOLA DISABITATA Comes to Paris Opera
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2025


L'Isola disabitata by Joseph Haydn is now being performed at Amphithéâtre Olivier Messiaen. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE is Now Playing at the Paris Opera
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2025


PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE comes to the Paris Opera, now playing until the end of March. Learn more about the production and find out more about how to get tickets here!

SHARON EYAL / MATS EK Comes to Paris Opera This Month
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2025


Sharon Eyal /​ Mats Ek will be performed at the Paris Opera this month. Performances will run at Palais Garnier from 27 March to 18 April 2025. Learn more here!

Les 15 Meilleures Villes des États-Unis Pour Voir Du Théâtre
by Sidney Paterra - March 01, 2025


Prêt pour des vacances et envie d’ajouter du théâtre à votre itinéraire ? Bonne nouvelle : le monde entier est une scène – littéralement ! Quels sont les plus grands quartiers théâtraux des États-Unis ? BroadwayWorld a dressé une liste des 15 meilleures villes du pays où vous pouvez profiter du théâtre.

Que porter pour un spectacle à Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - February 27, 2025


Vous planifiez votre premier voyage à New York ? Votre voyage est réservé, votre séjour à l'hôtel est confirmé, et surtout, vous venez de décrocher des billets pour votre spectacle Broadway préféré!

I PURITANI is Now Playing at Opera Bastille
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2025


I Puritani is now playing at Opera Bastille. In his last opera, blending melancholy with fiery lyricism, Bellini delivers one of his loveliest female portraits in Elvira.

Natalie Dessay Led Production of GYPSY Premieres in Paris This April
by Joshua Wright - February 10, 2025


Experience the premiere of Gypsy at the Philharmonie de Paris, a musical production exploring the ambitions of a vaudeville family in the late 1920s. Performances run from April 16-19, 2025, under the direction of Laurent Pelly with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Artist Eva Lanska To Participate In The 47th BEST Awards Annual Gala Dinner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2025


Internationally acclaimed artist and co-curator of L Gallery Eva Lanska will donate one of her paintings The Stable at The BEST Awards annual gala dinner. Learn more and see how to attend.

Student Blog: A Night at the Theatre in Paris!
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - January 27, 2025


In continuing my goal to have one new experience every day, I decided to get tickets to Théâtre du Lido 2's production of 'Hello Dolly!'.  It was such a blast of a night and it was so much fun to see a musical performed in Paris!

LES MISÉRABLES En Tournée Avant De Revenir Au Théâtre Du Châtelet en 2026/2027
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2025


Après six semaines consécutives, « À la volonté du peuple » a résonné une dernière fois jeudi 2 janvier sur la scène du Théâtre du Châtelet, marquant un point d'orgue pour cette aventure inoubliable.

Student Blog: Off to Paris!
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - January 21, 2025


Most people I have met have urged me to study abroad. I always thought it was a good idea, but to actually be here and experiencing it is an incredibly surreal experience. I arrived in Paris on January 14 and have been running around since!

I PURITANI Comes to Paris Opera in February
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini is coming to Opéra Bastille next month. Learn more about this upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

DAS RHEINGOLD Comes to Opera Bastille This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2025


Das Rheingold comes to Opera Bastille in January. Borrowing from Norse and Germanic mythology, Wagner conceived an extraordinary cycle that reflected his innovative ambition: to create a total work of art inspired by ancient tragedy.

CASTOR ET POLLUX Comes to the Paris Opera
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2025


Castor et Pollux comes to the Paris Opera this month. A return to its roots for Castor et Pollux, Jean-Philippe Rameau’s lyric tragedy first performed in 1737 at the Académie royale and inspired by the mythological episode of the Gemini.

Review: LA HAINE at La Seine Musicale
by Patrick Honoré - January 04, 2025


An incandescent adaptation of the cult French movie. Not just an adaptation, 'La Haine' is a reinvention: an immersive blend of theater, music, dance, cinema, and new media.

Julije Knifer's 'Le Méandre Comme Destin' is on View at Galerie Frank Elbaz
by Blair Ingenthron - December 14, 2024


To conclude this year of celebrations, galerie frank elbaz is presenting its seventh solo exhibition of Julije Knifer's work, The Meander as Destiny through January 11, 2025

Review: 42E RUE FAIT SON SHOW 2024 at La Maison de la Radio
by Patrick Honoré - December 08, 2024


The 7th edition of a celebration of musicals in Paris.

RIGOLETTO is Now Playing at Paris Opera
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024


Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verde is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through June 2025 at Opéra Bastille. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

PLAY Comes to Palais Garnier This Week
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


Play by Alexander Ekman comes to Palais Garnier this week. Performances will begin on December 7. Learn more about this upcoming production and find out more here!

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Châtelet
by Patrick Honoré - November 29, 2024


Châtelet returns the great musical to its roots with a French-language production.

Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Lido 2
by Patrick Honoré - November 24, 2024


An English-language version of the classic Broadway musical playing in Paris at the Lido 2.

Artists of the Academy Perform LIEBESLIDER in November
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2024


Liebeslieder will be performed by Artists of the Academy next month. The performance will take place at  Amphithéâtre Olivier Messiaen on 13 November 2024 at 8 pm.

PAQUITA Comes to the Paris Opera in December
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2024


Paquita by Pierre Lacotte comes to the Paris Opera in December. Performances run at  Opéra Bastille from 05 December 2024 to 04 January 2025.

THE RAKE'S PROGRESS Comes to Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2024


The Rake's Progress opens at Paris Opera next month. Performances run at Palais Garnier from 30 November to 23 December 2024.

THE MAGIC FLUTE Comes to the Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2024


The Magic Flute comes to the Paris Opera next month.  Performances run at Opéra Bastille from 2 to 23 November 2024.


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