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 Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9th à Paris 1er dans Paris 9ème

Patrimoine classé
Théâtre
Théâtre ou salle de spectacle de Paris
Paris

Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9th

    15 Rue Blanche
    75009 Paris 9e Arrondissement
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
Théâtre de Paris - Paris 9ème
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Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1700
1800
1900
2000
vers 1730
Initial construction
1779
Repurchase by the Baron d'Ogni
1880
Inauguration of the Palace Theatre
1891
Opening of the New Theatre
1896
Creation of Ubu King*
1906
Repurchase by Réjane
1918
Resumed by Léon Volterra
1955-1965
Direction for Elvire Popesco
1977
Historical Monument
2002
Arrival by Stéphane Hillel
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Façade and roof on street and theatre with its decor: inscription by decree of 30 December 1977

Key figures

Duc de Richelieu - Initial sponsor Have the place built around 1730.
Fortunée Hamelin - Director under the First Empire World figure of the Folie-Richelieu.
Lugné-Poe - First director of the Théâtre de Paris Introduced Ibsen and Strindberg in France.
Firmin Gémier - Comedian and director Created in 1896.
Réjane - Comedian and Director (1906-1914) Renovate the theater and name it.
Elvire Popesco - Director (1955-1965) Creates the Rejan room and modernizes programming.
Léon Volterra - Director (1918-1948) Restores the name *Théâtre de Paris*.
Stéphane Hillel - Director since 2002 Perennializes the artistic diversity of the place.

Origin and history

The Théâtre de Paris, located 15 rue Blanche in the 9th arrondissement, has its origins in the 18th century. Around 1730, the Duke of Richelieu built a venue for performances in a large wooded property, renamed Folie-Richelieu in 1779 by Baron d'Ogni. Under the First Empire, Fortune Hamelin, a worldly figure, took the lead. The site evolved in the 19th century: after sheltering Tivoli Park (1810-1812), it became a leisure hall with ice rink under Haussmann, then the Palace-Théâtre in 1880, transformed into a Casino de Paris in 1891 by Édouard Niermans.

In 1891, the rink gave way to the New Theatre, the future Théâtre de Paris, inaugurated under the direction of Lugné-Poe, pioneer of Scandinavian playwrights like Ibsen and Strindberg. Firmin Gémier created there in 1896 Ubu King of Alfred Jarry, scandalous piece. The theatre changed hands several times: bought by Réjane in 1906 (becoming the Théâtre Réjane), then by Léon Volterra in 1918, who gave him his present name. The actress Elvire Popesco marked the 1950s-1965 by creating a second theatre, the Modern Theatre (today the Réjane Hall).

The 20th century saw the theatre alternate between operettas (under Marcel Nancey or Eliane Lublin), classical plays (Avarus, Pygmalion) and avant-garde creations. In the 1980s, he welcomed international troops (Tadeus Kantor, Berliner Ensemble) and musicals such as Cats (1989). Since 2002, Stéphane Hillel has been the director of the theatre, perpetuating eclectic programming, from classical theatre (Becket) to private concerts (Johnny Hallyday, Lara Fabian).

Ranked a Historical Monument in 1977 for its facade, roof and interior decoration, the Théâtre de Paris embodies the evolution of the Parisian stage arts, from the aristocratic follies of the eighteenth century to contemporary scenes. Its architecture, marked by the transformations of Aimé Savefroy and Édouard Niermans, reflects the urban and cultural metamorphoses of the capital.

His notable shows include Marius and Fanny de Pagnol (thirties), Too bad that she was a whore with Romy Schneider and Alain Delon (1961), or Enigmatic Variations with Alain Delon (1998). The theatre remains a place for the creation and resumption of major plays, while opening up to musical events and artistic residences.

Its history, interspersed with that of the nearby Casino de Paris (from the same ice rink) and its iconic directors — from Lugné-Poe to Elvire Popesco — make it a privileged witness to Parisian theatre life, between tradition and innovation.

External links

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