From January 2026, the Dôme de Paris will host La Légende de Monte-Cristo, a musical adaptation ofAlexandre Dumas' famous novel, produced by Nakache Entertainment and Narya Productions. This new musical comedy would combine musical theater, choreographic narration and large-scale scenography to revisit the story ofEdmond Dantès. Serge Postigo, a Franco-Canadian artist renowned for his work on numerous international musical productions (Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Kinky Boots, Footloose...), is to direct the show.
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The Legend of Monte Cristo is a retelling of the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor unjustly accused of treason, imprisoned in the Château d'If and transformed into the Count of Monte Cristo after his escape. The story would follow his meticulously orchestrated revenge, his quest for justice and truth, in a weave of betrayal, redemption and resilience. The musical adaptation would seek to restore the dramatic intensity of the novel, while setting it in a contemporary stage form.
La Légende de Monte-Cristo is aimed primarily at fans of musicals and great romantic frescoes. The choice of revisiting a heritage work through an original musical creation would enable us to reach a wide audience, including families, teenagers and fans of popular shows with ambitious production resources. Audiences accustomed to classic literary adaptations or sober stagings might be less attracted to this stylized version, where music, choreography and image play a central role in the narrative.
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In La Légende de Monte-Cristo the role of Edmond Dantès will be played by Gjon's Tears, known for its participation in Eurovision in 2021. The singer will share the stage with Philippine Lavrey, playing Mercédès, the novel's central character. As for the musical creation, several composers and artists who have already collaborated with figures from the current French scene will join forces to explore a variety of registers and offer an album of the show, which promises to be a sonic extension of the theatrical experience.
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With La Légende de Monte-Cristo, the producers aim to offer a modern, musical and visual retelling of Alexandre Dumas' novel. The show will bring together artists from a wide range of backgrounds for an ambitious adaptation, blending classical storytelling with contemporary staging. See you in January 2026 at the Dôme de Paris.
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts January 29, 2026
Location
Dome de Paris Palais des Sports
34 Boulevard Victor
75015 Paris 15
Prices
À partir de: €25
Booking
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