Nostalgia in the theater: cult musicals return to Paris

Published by Philippine de Sortiraparis · Published on November 5, 2024 at 06:59 p.m.
An air of nostalgia in Paris? Many musicals are now back on the bill in Parisian theaters, to the delight of audiences!

This season, Paris pays nostalgic tribute to the cultmusicals that have marked generations. Timeless classics return to Parisian stages, allowing audiences to relive unforgettable stories and melodies. Whether you're a fan of musicals or just curious, these revivals of cult musicals are an opportunity to discover or re-discover great classics!

But which cult musicals are not to be missed? This year marks the return of Chicago, which has been playing on Broadway for over 20 years. But you can also catch Hello Dolly, The Twist Years, Starmusical, La Haine, Black Legends etc., all these musicals take you back in time, from the 60s to the 90s .

Why this need to relive bygone years? This nostalgia can be observed not only in Parisian theaters, but also in the world of cinema, with the recent retro world of L'Amour ouf or the cinés-karaokés on cult films such as Dirty Dancing. A return to the past that's sure to please audiences looking to escape the present for an evening.

Cult musicals that turn back time:

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Le mythique cabaret Le Lido devient le Lido2Paris : exit les revues, place au théâtre musicalLe mythique cabaret Le Lido devient le Lido2Paris : exit les revues, place au théâtre musicalLe mythique cabaret Le Lido devient le Lido2Paris : exit les revues, place au théâtre musicalLe mythique cabaret Le Lido devient le Lido2Paris : exit les revues, place au théâtre musical Hello Dolly! the famous musical arrives in English at Lido 2 Paris
Hello Dolly, the cult musical of the 60s, arrives in English with French subtitles at Lido 2 Paris. The musical is an adaptation of the play The Merchant of Yonkers, written by American playwright Thornton Wilder. The show runs at Lido 2 Paris from November 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]

Les Années Twist, la comédie musicale de Roger Louret, reprise cet été 2023 à Paris Les Années Twist, la comédie musicale de Roger Louret, reprise cet été 2023 à Paris Les Années Twist, la comédie musicale de Roger Louret, reprise cet été 2023 à Paris Les Années Twist, la comédie musicale de Roger Louret, reprise cet été 2023 à Paris Les Années Twist, the musical comedy returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
Roger Louret's musical Les Années Twist takes us on a musical journey to the heart of the 60s. It returns for a new season at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, more than 30 years after its creation. [Read more]

La Haine : le film de Matthieu Kassovitz adapté en comédie musicale à la Seine MusicaleLa Haine : le film de Matthieu Kassovitz adapté en comédie musicale à la Seine MusicaleLa Haine : le film de Matthieu Kassovitz adapté en comédie musicale à la Seine MusicaleLa Haine : le film de Matthieu Kassovitz adapté en comédie musicale à la Seine Musicale La Haine: new dates for the musical adaptation of the film at La Seine Musicale
A hit! The musical La Haine, based on Mathieu Kassovitz's cult film, has announced new dates at La Seine Musicale. The show has been extended from December 4 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]

Black Legends, le musical, à BobinoBlack Legends, le musical, à BobinoBlack Legends, le musical, à BobinoBlack Legends, le musical, à Bobino Black Legends: the musical returns to the Théâtre Bobino
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted 200,000 spectators, can be seen at the Théâtre Bobino from November 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]

Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing: the musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris with a new French version
A not-to-be-missed event at the Dôme de Paris, the musical comedy from the cult American film Dirty Dancing - The Original Story on stage is presented from November 22, 2024. Discover this show in its French version, with a new staging featuring exceptional dancers, actors, singers and musicians! [Read more]

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Dates and Opening Time
Starts October 29, 2024

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