Châtelet - Théâtre Musical de Paris

Inaugurated in 1862 in the presence of Empress Eugénie, the Théâtre du Châtelet is France's largest Italian-style theatre, with 2032 seats. In the heart of Paris, the Châtelet has been welcoming artists from around the world for the past 160 years, contributing its expertise and splendor to the capital's cultural renown. Every year, this exceptional venue invites internationally acclaimed directors, choreographers and artists to create original productions that push the boundaries of stage performance. The Châtelet is a working theater, offering never-before-seen productions created within its walls. Be they rare works, revisited works, or landmark works, every performance is designed from start to finish in the theater's workshops: costumes, make-up, wigs, dyeing, props and stage design. The Théâtre also distinguishes itself for its diverse musical programming that encompasses all genres: opera, musical comedy, musical theater, ballet, symphony, chamber music... and the eclectic range of its repertoir: classical, musicals, jazz, urban music, world music...