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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.

The National Ballet Of Canada Tours To London And Paris In October 2024
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2024


The National Ballet of Canada has announced its first European tour since the pandemic, with performances scheduled in London and Paris in October 2024.

MAYERLING Comes to the Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2024


Mayerling is the name of the hunting lodge in which the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Rudolf, was found dead in 1889. Why did the son of Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth (the famous Sissi) commit suicide in the company of his mistress, the young Mary Vetsera?

FALSTAFF is Now Playing at Paris Opera
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2024


Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, performed by Opéra Bastille is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through 30 September 2024.

LA FILLE DU REGIMENT Comes to the Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2024


La Fille du regiment comes to the Paris Opera next month. Performances will run at Opéra Bastille from 17 October to 20 November 2024.

William Forsythe /​ Johan Inger Comes to the Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2024


With both pieces in this programme, William Forsythe stretches the possibilities of academic dance to the limit. Rearray, a duo created for Sylvie Guillem and Nicolas Le Riche in 2011 for Sadler's Wells, London, enters the repertoire in a version reworked for the Ballet’s dancers.

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Château De Karreveld
by Patrick Honoré - August 26, 2024


At the Château De Karreveld, the Bruxellons! Festival presents the first French-language adaptation of the Tony-winning musical Come From Away.

FAUST Comes to the Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2024


Faust by Charles Gounod comes to Opéra Bastille next month. Performances will run from 26 September to 18 October 2024.

Eva Lanska to Debut SHUK at the Art3F International Contemporary Art Fair
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2024


Eva Lanska will debut her new series 'Shuk' at the Art3F International Contemporary Art Fair in Monaco. Learn how to purchase tickets.

LES BRIGANDS Comes to Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2024


Les Brigands comes to the Paris Opera in September. Performances run at Palais Garnier from 21 September 2024 to 12 July 2025.

FALSTAFF Comes to Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2024


Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, performed by Opéra Bastille comes to the Paris Opera next month. Performances run from 10 to 30 September 2024.

PUZZLE Comes to the Paris Opera in September
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024


Puzzle from Compagnie Regards en Lignes will open at Amphithéâtre Olivier Messiaen on 06 September 2024 at 8 pm.

LA VESTALE is Now Playing at Paris Opera
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2024


Gaspare Spontini's La Vestale is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through July 11.

LES BRIGANDS Comes to the Paris Opera in September
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024


Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach comes to the Palais Garnier from 21 September 2024 to 12 July 2025.

FALSTAFF Comes to Paris Opera in September
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2024


Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi comes to Opéra Bastille in September. Performances run from 10 to 30 September 2024.


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