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Review: DAVID MARINO SINGS MICHEL LEGRAND at Bal Blomet

by Patrick Honoré · June 24, 2026

A first solo concert in France that felt anything but: David Marino brought Michel Legrand's greatest film songs to the Bal Blomet on Thursday with warmth, authority, and an all-star band that once played these melodies with the composer himself. A very special evening.…

by Patrick Honoré · June 23, 2026

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Review: TOP HAT at Châtelet

by Patrick Honoré · April 20, 2026

Kathleen Marshall’s sumptuous revival of (Top Hat) transforms the Théâtre du Châtelet into a 1930s fantasia of tap brilliance, screwball romance, and Irving Berlin classics. Phillip Attmore and Nicole‑Lily Baisden lead a radiant cast through a whirlwind of mistaken identities, Art Deco glamou…

Review: MONTE-CRISTO, LE SPECTACLE MUSICAL at Folies Bergère

by Patrick Honoré · April 6, 2026

A sleek, pop‑rock Monte‑Cristo with standout video design. Emotional, accessible, and built to please — even if Dumas’ depth gets streamlined in the process. Running until 19 April in Paris.…

Review: THE RISE at Dôme De Paris

by Patrick Honoré · April 6, 2026

A dystopian tap‑driven musical of colossal scale: 35 performers, explosive choreography, and a narrative that fuses revolution, identity, and dreamlike theatricality. After Stories, RB Dance Company returns with a sweeping, genre‑blending spectacle that marks a thrilling new chapter.…

Review: NO, NO, NANETTE at Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet

by Patrick Honoré · April 6, 2026

Les Frivolités Parisiennes revive No, No, Nanette with wit, fizz, and irresistible 1920s sparkle. A joyous, high‑camp romp powered by a superb cast and a deliciously bright orchestra — though one wishes the tap shoes had been given their rightful moment to shine.t Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouv…

Review: AFANADOR at Châtelet

by Patrick Honoré · April 6, 2026

Marcos Morau and the Ballet Nacional de España bring Afanador to Paris — a hypnotic fusion of flamenco, contemporary dance, photography, and queer aesthetics. A work of ravishing strangeness, formal brilliance, and emotional generosity…

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Centre Culturel Jean Vilar

by Patrick Honoré · February 23, 2026

Feathers, farce and a touch of poignancy. The International Players’ The Drowsy Chaperone at Marly-le-Roi delivered both sparkling parody and genuine heart—proving once again why this long-running English-language troupe remains such a local treasure.…

Review: I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU at Bal Blomet

by Patrick Honoré · January 5, 2026

Just witnessed @FrederikSteenbrink's electrifying 'I Get a Kick Out of You' concert at Bal Blomet—a masterclass in big band jazz! Cole Porter classics meet original compositions, backed by Paris's finest young talents. From 'Come Fly With Me' to 'New York, New York,' this is timeless swing at its …

Review: BROADWAY SYMPHONIC at Salle Pleyel

by Patrick Honoré · January 5, 2026

Bernstein, Sondheim & Loewe reimagined through full orchestral arrangements at Salle Pleyel. The symphonic treatment of West Side Story alone is worth the price of admission—this is Broadway elevated to concert hall artistry. Exceptional vocalists, brilliant conducting, world-class tap dancers. A …