In addition to musicals, the live entertainment industry also offers musical shows. Shows in which music plays a predominant role, of course, but which are somewhat different from musicals in the strict sense of the word.
In the world of live performance, artists often like to combine theater with music, the kind that soothes the soul, the kind that goes so well with literary texts.
Whether it's artists who tell their stories through music, actors who choose to be accompanied by musicians for the duration of a given show, ortribute to song or singers, there are many forms of musical performance. Shows built around a musical work, shows by songwriters, funny or dramatic shows, all have the merit of attracting a wider audience. Theater and music lovers alike.
Of course, the capital is full of musical offerings. Some venues, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet, to a lesser extent, or the more recent Lido2Paris, have chosen to specialize in musical theater.
Jean-Claude et Joséphine: a play about the friendship between two icons at the Théâtre de Passy
Jean-Claude et Joséphine retraces Jean-Claude Brialy's stage renaissance of Joséphine Baker at the Théâtre de Passy until June 30, 2025. [Read more]
Le Grand Air de Figaro: a lyrical play at Guichet Montparnasse
The play Le Grand Air de Figaro is presented at the Théâtre du Guichet Montparnasse with Fabrice Chikhaoui, combining classical text and lyrical performance under the direction of Médéric Ory. [Read more]
Frantz: A poetic and sonic adventure at La Scala Paris
Frantz, a show combining mime, theater and sound effects, is on view from April 2 to June 25, 2025 at La Scala Paris. [Read more]
Sinister and Festive: a sung medley of wacky glamour and dark poetry
From April 5 to June 8, 2025, Sinistre et Festive presents a quirky tour de chant of performance, song and exuberance at the Théâtre de l'Atelier. [Read more]
Eiffel Follie's: burlesque cabaret revisited at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
A new cabaret is born at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel! From May 3, 2025, the theater presents Eiffel Follie's, a cabaret show promising to mix glamour, humor and Franglais, while reviving the spirit of the great figures of artistic Paris. [Read more]
Who are you, Andrée Turcy? A tribute at Guichet Montparnasse
From April 11, 2025, Guichet Montparnasse hosts "Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy?", a show that promises to revive the memory of a key figure in the chanson réaliste of the '30s. [Read more]
Coloratura: Florence Foster Jenkins, the unforgettable soprano
With Colorature, Stephen Temperley plunges us into the funny and touching story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the soprano who sang out of tune, through the eyes of her faithful accompanist. To be seen at Théâtre de la Bruyère until April 27, 2025. [Read more]
Bernadette de Lourdes: the musical phenomenon comes to the big screen
The hit musical Bernadette de Lourdes arrives in cinemas for two exclusive screenings, on April 24 and 27, 2025. A unique opportunity to (re)discover the fascinating story of Bernadette Soubirous in over 250 cinemas in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. [Read more]
Music at the museum: the Jacquemart-André museum's musical program
The Musée Jacquemart-André hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the new musical season and museum news. [Read more]
Devdas - Le Musical: an epic Bollywood show at Grand Rex
Devdas - Le Musical: an epic of love at the Grand Rex, from April 24, 2025 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for a fourth season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Ulysse, l'odyssée musicale, the musical at the Théâtre des Variétés
Ulysse, l'odyssée musicale is the new musical comedy by Ely Grimaldi and Igor de Chaillé, which will run at the Théâtre des Variétés from October 6, 2024 to April 27, 2025. An opportunity to discover Ulysses' epic in song and with the whole family! [Read more]
Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club
Sponsored - A true Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her musical world of drag and French chanson! [Read more]
A Tribute to Whitney Houston: the tribute show at the Casino de Paris
In June 2025, the Casino de Paris will host an exceptional tribute concert dedicated to Whitney Houston, featuring an artist capable of recreating the star's vocal and emotional intensity. [Read more]
Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles
The play Lennon and McCartney imagines a meeting between the two Beatles in November 1980, on stage on June 10, 2025 in an original musical version. Discover the play at Théâtre La Boussole [Read more]
Elles étaient une fois Les Hoptimistes: the musical comedy in the fight against cancer returns
Courage in the face of cancer on stage with "Elles étaient une fois les hoptimistes", the Hope Association's musical comedy at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel on June 19, 2025. [Read more]
I Will Survive: The Experience: immerse yourself in the disco madness of Studio 54 in Paris
I Will Survive: The Experience invites you to relive the excitement of the legendary Studio 54 at LeVel Club - Chez Régine, in Paris from March 14 to June 28, 2025. [Read more]
The Sun King: the cult musical at the Paris Dome in December 2025 - a starring role revealed
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. Tickets are now on sale, and a [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [Read more]
The Mozart Mystery: an immersive journey at the Collège des Bernardins - tickets now on sale
From June 2025, music lovers and the curious will rediscover Mozart's most beautiful works, which will come to life in an original musical and theatrical journey through the heart of the sublime Collège des Bernardins. [Read more]
Hamlet: the play reinvented by Kirill Serebrennikov at the Théâtre du Châtelet
Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted by Kirill Serebrennikov, can be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet from October 7 to 19, 2025 in a musical, polyphonic and multilingual version. [Read more]
Stomp at La Cigale: a percussive, electrifying show
A blend of dance, music and humor, Stomp transforms everyday objects into percussion instruments. This explosive cult show returns to La Cigale from December 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
L'Histoire du soldat: a theatrical and musical tale at the Théâtre du Châtelet
From June 19 to 29, 2025, the Théâtre du Châtelet welcomes L'Histoire du soldat, a singular work by Ramuz and Stravinsky, combining theater, music and dance, directed by Karelle Prugnaud. [Read more]
Monte Cristo: the musical inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo at the Folies Bergère in 2026
After the wildly successful, and deservedly so, film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Pierre Niney, Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece is about to come to life on stage. The Folies Bergère have announced that the musical Monte Cristo will run from February 5, 2026 to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Joséphine Baker, le musical, the rhythmic show returns to the Bobino
(Re)discover the extraordinary destiny of Joséphine Baker, in a modern, festive show. Joséphine Baker, le musical, runs at the Théâtre Bobino from June 6 to 7, 2025. [Read more]
Génération Céline: the new musical tribute to Céline Dion
Attention Céline Dion fans! A new musical show called Génération Céline is being created and will arrive in Paris on September 20 and 21, 2025. Four female singers accompanied by a troupe of musicians will cover 23 of her greatest hits. [Read more]
Forever, The best show about the King of Pop returns to Grand Rex
"Forever, The best show about the King of Pop" is back in Paris After 15 years of performances, the show returns to Paris, but this time at the Grand Rex from February 17 to 20, 2026. [Read more]
Once upon a time... Morricone and Rota: a musical tribute to two cinema legends
On January 9 and 10, 2026, an immersive symphony concert celebrates the works of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota at Salle Pleyel. [Read more]
Grease Generation: the electric pop concert-show at the Folies Bergère
The Grease Generation show is presented at the Folies Bergère on May 16 and 17, 2025, in a live, reinvented and inclusive version of the cult film, brought to life by 15 artists on stage. [Read more]
Jean-Paul Rouve: his show L'air de rien, a tribute to French chanson
French actor Jean-Paul Rouve has announced a new show, L'air de rien, to be presented at L'Olympia on October 13 and 14, 2025. The show will be a cross between literature and music, with the actor paying homage to French chanson by focusing on its words. [Read more]
