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The Misanthrope: A Modern Take at Théâtre Antoine

The Misanthrope by Molière, reimagined by Tigran Mekhitarian, will be performed at the Théâtre Antoine from March 18 to May 10, 2026, in a fresh and contemporary adaptation.

The Bourgeois Gentleman: The Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre

Molière's The Bourgeois Gentleman, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, will be performed at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from January 31 to March 8, 2026.

The Imaginary Invalid: Molière’s Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin

Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Claude Stratz, will run at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from May 27 to July 12, 2026.

The Bourgeois Gentleman: Jean-Paul Rouve extends his run at the Théâtre Antoine

Jean-Paul Rouve takes on the role of Monsieur Jourdain in Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, directed by Jérémie Lippmann. The production has been extended and will now run until February 1, 2026, at the Théâtre Antoine, before moving to the Théâtre du Gymnase starting February 4, 2026.

Molière’s Tartuffe or the Hypocrite performed in its original version at La Grande Halle de la Villette

Tartuffe or The Hypocrite by Molière, directed by Ivo Van Hove, will be staged at La Grande Halle de la Villette from May 21 to July 11, 2026.

Did you know? In Versailles, you can sit on Molière's lap

What a curiosity in Versailles! A statue of Molière, the city's playwright par excellence, invites you to sit on his lap (and it's totally allowed). The bronze statue, designed by Xavier Veihlan, is located in the new bosquet on Place Lyautey. Here's how it works...

Molière Fest at La Villette: five days of free outdoor theater

From June 25 to 29, 2025, La Villette celebrates theater with the first edition of Molière Fest. A free, open-air festival for children aged 3 and over, featuring shows, performances and workshops.

Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme: Molière's comedy returns to the Comédie-Française - our review

A classic returns to the Comédie-Française! Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, returns to the Salle Richelieu from May 7 to July 20, 2025.

Les Fourberies de Scapin back at the Comédie-Française

Comédie-Française member Denis Podalydès brings his staging of one of Molière's most popular plays, Les Fourberies de Scapin, back to the Salle Richelieu. To be seen from September 20, 2025.

Le Misanthrope returns to the Comédie-Française, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger

From October 3, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the Comédie-Française revives Le Misanthrope, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger. A faithful contemporary reading of Molière's masterpiece, performed at the Salle Richelieu.

Molière's Forced Marriage at Essaïon Théâtre

Molière's Le Mariage forcé returns to the Essaïon Théâtre in Paris, from Thursday September 18 to Saturday November 8, 2025. Inventive staging by Jérôme Léger and Emmanuel Vacarisas.

The Corneille - Molière Affair: historical and theatrical investigation at the Comédie Bastille

L'Affaire Corneille - Molière combines investigation, satire and time travel to examine one of France's greatest literary enigmas. An original show to be seen at the Comédie Bastille this autumn.

Le Malade Imaginaire: an urban version of Molière's play at the Théâtre de la Concorde

The play Le Malade Imaginaire is presented at the Théâtre de la Concorde from May 9 to 22, 2025 in a contemporary version directed by Tigran Mekhitarian, combining rap, dance and social satire.

Les Fourberies de Scapin: Molière revisited at the Lucernaire

Scapin, Molière and Italian comedy return to Le Lucernaire for an energetic revival of Les Fourberies de Scapin, directed by Emmanuel Besnault. On view from April 2 to May 25, 2025.

Le Misanthrope: an incisive exploration of Molière at the Athénée Théâtre

Until March 30, 2025, Georges Lavaudant directs Molière's "Le Misanthrope" at the Athénée Théâtre, a plunge into the contradictions of "true speech" and the power games of love and society.

An urban version of Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in Paris

Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme revisited in a contemporary staging, to be discovered at La Scène Parisienne until May 15, 2025.

Molière, le spectacle musical: an event broadcast on W9

Molière, le spectacle musical will be broadcast on Thursday February 27 at 9:10pm on W9. It's an opportunity to discover or rediscover this great stage success, which retraces the life of the famous playwright through a show combining urban music and classical theater.

Molière l'opéra urbain, the extraordinary musical show returns to the Dôme de Paris in 2025

Oyez, admirers of the great Molière. The story of the playwright (and actor), a member of the Comédie-Française, is adapted into a brand new kind of musical. Molière becomes a sublime urban opera, performed once again at the Paris Dome from February 18 to 28, 2025.

Discovery walk in Paris on the tracks of Molière

To mark Molière's 400th birthday, take a stroll around Paris in the footsteps of the great French playwright, and discover the many places that marked his life.

Molière exhibition at the Espace Richaud in Versailles - our photos

Attention classic theater fans! From January 15 to April 17, 2022, the Espace Richaud in Versailles is staging an exhibition on the world's best-known French playwright, Molière, la fabrique d'une gloire nationale.