Paris is brimming with captivating plays, reflecting the vitality and diversity of its cultural landscape. From classics of the French repertoire to contemporary creations, Parisian theaters offer a varied program accessible to all audiences.
Lovers of drama will be seduced by the profound interpretations and innovative stagings of the great tragedies, while comedy aficionados will delight in light-hearted shows full of wit and humor. Contemporary theater in Paris also offers a window onto current themes, with plays that question society, humanity and its dilemmas.
Attending a play in Paris is also an opportunity to explore venues steeped in history and character, from small intimate halls to grand national theaters, where every space contributes to the spectator's unique experience.
Theater in Paris is a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation, offering experiences rich in emotion and reflection. It's an invitation to plunge into the heart of artistic expression, in a city where the art of the stage continues to fascinate and inspire.
Edmond by Alexis Michalik at the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play has been extended until July 12, 2025. [Read more]
Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, returns to Paris
Ménopause, the comedy that shakes up the rules is running at the Grand Point Virgule until November 2, 2025. Co-written and directed by Alex Goude, this comedy takes a humorous, no-holds-barred look at menopause. [Read more]
Oublie-moi, the play awarded 4 Molières at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play runs at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Sunday until July 25, 2025. [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]
Dernier Coup de Ciseaux, the interactive play at Théâtre des Mathurins
Dernier coup de ciseaux has been running almost non-stop since its release in 2011. Written by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, the interactive play returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins from August 20, 2024 to June 28, 2025. [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]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, extended at Théâtre La Pépinière - our review
Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns to the stage from January 12, 2025. [Read more]
4211 Km: the moving play awarded at the Molières 2024 extended - our review
A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, from January 22, 2025. [Read more]
The Three Musketeers: The cloak-and-dagger epic returns to the stage
After an initial success, Les Trois Mousquetaires returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse until April 27. A lively, fast-paced adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic. [Read more]
Les Gratitudes: the moving play starring Catherine Hiegel at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin
If you haven't had the chance to see Les Gratitudes in theaters, the play returns to the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin from March 5 to April 27, 2025. The play stars Catherine Hiegel and Laure Blatter in a moving story, adapted from the novel by Delphine de Vigan. [Read more]
Flowers for Algernon: a moving journey between intelligence and humanity
A moving and fascinating monologue on the unexpected consequences of scientific advances, to be discovered from March 12 to May 4 at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Bérénice: Guy Cassiers revisits Racine at the Comédie-Française
Guy Cassiers takes on Racine's Bérénice for his second staging at the Comédie-Française. A timeless tragedy between classicism and modernity, to be discovered from March 26 to May 11 2025 at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier. [Read more]
"On est trop nombreux sur ce putain de bateau" at Théâtre de la Scène Parisienne
Sponsored - An ode to humanity. All migrants, all in the same boat. Taken from Matei Visniec's Migraaaants, the play is at Scène Parisienne from April 8 to May 27, 2025, and is a blend of theater, music and dance disciplines. [Read more]
Le Père Noël est une ordure returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase
Le Splendid's cult play, the inspiration for the iconic film, is back on stage until April 26. A gritty, hilarious comedy to be discovered at the Théâtre du Gymnase. [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]
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]
Le Cercle des poètes disparus: the award-winning play is extended at Théâtre Antoine - our review
A victim of its own success, Le Cercle des poètes disparus has been extended at the Théâtre Antoine until April 30, 2025. [Read more]
Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille! at Comédie Bastille
Meanwhile, Simone veille! a show retracing the fight for women's rights over the last century, runs at the Comédie Bastille until April 29, 2025. [Read more]
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