Every year, the Molières ceremony celebrates the best of French theater. For Parisian audiences in search of new discoveries, the shows nominated for the Molières 2025 are an excellent benchmark. This selection, drawn up by industry professionals, offers an overview of the vitality of the performing arts, and highlights strong artistic creations, daring stage directions and outstanding acting performances.
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Fancy going to see a play or show in Paris or the Ile-de-France region, but don't know which one to choose? Our reviews of current plays and shows are here to advise you! [Read more]
In Paris, many of these award-winning or Molière-nominated shows are often programmed in major Parisian theaters, or in more intimate venues renowned for their high artistic standards. Comedy, drama, contemporary theater, literary adaptations or family shows: the diversity of genres represented means that there's something for everyone.
Following the Molières 2025 selection is also an opportunity to explore new theatrical trends, support theatrical creation and meet both established talent and promising young artists. Paris, with its exceptional density of cultural venues, remains the ideal place to experience this wealth of artistic talent at first hand.
The shows nominated for the Molières in Paris often benefit from extensions or revivals, as public demand is so strong. All the more reason to keep a close eye on Parisian programming and not miss out on this year's landmark plays.
Guten tag, Madame Merkel: the one-woman show about Angela Merkel extended
Prolonged due to its success, the one-woman show Guten tag, Madame Merkel is a satire on the life of Angela Merkel. The play runs at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 12 to April 27, 2025. [Read more]
ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review
How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until August 30, 2025. [Read more]
Paul Mirabel: his next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2025
Par Amour, the new show by comedian Paul Mirabel, has already been announced as sold-out at the Dôme de Paris in November 2025. But don't panic! The comedian returns to the Accor Arena stage for two exceptional dates, on April 10 and 11, 2026. [Read more]
Molières du théâtre 2025: here are the nominations
In 2025, La Nuit des Molières celebrates its 36th edition. A ceremony led for a second time by Caroline Vigneaux, broadcast on France 2, taking place on April 28 at the Folies Bergère. Here is the list of nominees for the Molières 2025. [Read more]
Pride and Prejudice... or almost at the Théâtre Saint-Georges: the play is extended
From January 24, the Théâtre Saint-Georges welcomes an original adaptation of Orgueil et Préjugés, combining parody, music and caustic humor. A modern retelling in which five talented actresses and a musician plunge us into the whimsical adventures of the Bennet sisters, directed by Johanna Boyé. [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving extended play - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play about the Second World War. [Read more]
Peau d'homme : Laure Calamy in the cult comic strip at Théâtre Montparnasse
From January 23, Peau d'homme, the iconic work by Hubert and Zanzim, comes to life at Théâtre Montparnasse in a creation by Léna Bréban. Starring Laure Calamy in the title role, this theatrical adaptation blends an initiatory tale, songs by Ben Mazué and choreography by Leïla Ka for a spellbinding new stage experience. [Read more]
Les Fausses Confidences: Alain Françon revisits Marivaux at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Alain Françon takes on Marivaux's Les Fausses Confidences in a pared-down staging that focuses on the characters' desire and freedom. To be seen from April 16 to May 25 2025 at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin. [Read more]
The next time you bite the dust: the adaptation of Panayotis' book - our review
Panayotis Pascot's first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), released in 2023, lands in theaters with Vassili Schneider in the lead role. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play runs from May 28 to 31, 2025 at the Théâtre Antoine. [Read more]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses: the novel adapted at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées
Les liaisons dangereuses, the epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, has been adapted for the stage in Paris! Until April 27, 2025, the play is playing at La Comédie des Champs-Élysées. Would you like to see a major work of French literature in theaters? [Read more]
Bérénice: Isabelle Huppert under the direction of Romeo Castellucci
Romeo Castellucci revisits "Bérénice" with Isabelle Huppert, a free adaptation of Racine to be discovered from June 20 to July 6, 2025 at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance: comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, is currently playing at the Théâtre Fontaine. A victim of its own success, it has been extended until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Pauline & Carton etc. Christine Murillo as Pauline Carton at Théâtre Artistic Athévains
Sponsored - Pauline & Carton etc. is a gem of a one-woman show, starring Christine Murillo, a marvellous "quadri-Moliere" actress who slips into the shoes of Pauline Carton. On view until April 27, 2025. [Read more]
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