Theater

Bérénice Between Two Languages: A Foreign Queen on the French Stage

The play Bérénice at the Lavoir Moderne Parisien is co-directed by Marie Benati and Sanae Assif. Love exists in exile across ninety intense minutes, during which Racine’s unyielding verses intertwine with their poetic Arabic translation. The cast—Sanae Assif, Ghina Daou, Edouard Dossetto, Leslie Gruel, Adam Karoutchi, and Majd ...

Shakespeare’s 'King Lear' Rocks Tehran with Beat and Passion

An Iranian director is bringing a jolt of energy to King Lear, staging the Shakespearean tragedy in Persian in Tehran with electrifying rock music and dazzling lights to draw in younger crowds. In Iran, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, and playwrights constantly walk a fine line to avoid censorship of content considered inappropriate by ...

"Humans": The Poetry of Knowledge at Le Monnot Theater

From May 28 to June 1, Le Monnot theater welcomes Humans, a unique performance by Swiss artist Narcisse. Directed by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, this poetic-musical creation explores human knowledge through an innovative staging that blends poetry, music, and theater. Praised by French critics, Humans stands out for its intellectual richness, ...

"Aal Arbiin": Josyane Boulos and Mireille Panossian Blend Laughter and Truth at Le Monnot

Beginning May 14 at 8:30 PM, Le Monnot theater will showcase Aal Arbiin, a play written by Dimitri Melki and directed by Shady Habr, starring Josyane Boulos and Mireille Panossian. Through a cleverly orchestrated situation, Aal Arbiin explores the hidden cracks beneath polished social appearances. The play promises a heartfelt performance where ...

Avignon 2025 Celebrates Arabic through Theater, Dance and Music

Cape Verdean choreographer Marlene Monteiro Freitas will open the 79th edition of the Festival d’Avignon next July in southeastern France, in a program that gives prominence to Arabic, described as a "language of light" and "knowledge" — one that organizers intend to celebrate in response to the "merchants of hate." This major international ...

Joan of Arc Reborn Through Sacred Songs and Theater

Joan of Arc died at the stake after being convicted of heresy. At just 13, she claimed to hear divine voices that gave her the mission to drive the English out of France. She went on to liberate the city of Orléans and paved the way for Charles VII to be recognized as the legitimate King of France. Nearly six centuries after her death, Joan’s ...

'L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix,' Comes to Life on Stage

Sometimes, a small book can spark a profound change. During the Christmas holidays, what seemed like a simple children’s book, L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix turned out to be a deep source of inspiration. With its delicate illustrations and powerful, minimalist text, this book moved readers with its humanity and impact. What began as a ...

Avignon Celebrates Its Theater Festival With a New Permanent Exhibit

A permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of the Avignon Festival, one of the world’s leading theater events, will open on July 5 at the Maison Jean Vilar, a space already devoted to the work of the festival’s founder. “I’ve been hoping for this project for thirty years,” said Antoine de Baecque, the exhibit’s curator, during a ...

Antoine Kerbaj, the Lebanese Legend: A Voice and Presence That Endure

Antoine Kerbaj’s passing at 90 evokes a profound sense of loss in the hearts of the Lebanese. A life dedicated to the stage and screen, his departure brings a wave of nostalgia for a bygone era — when families gathered around black-and-white television sets, captivated by his words and gestures. Generations grew up to the rhythm of the ...

Paris Cabaret Scene Mourns Moulin Rouge Icon Janet Pharaoh

Cabaret dancers, both past and present, gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to Janet Pharaoh, the longtime creative director of the Moulin Rouge, who played a key role in revitalizing the iconic Parisian cabaret over the last 30 years. Pharaoh, who grew up in northern England, passed away suddenly last week after battling an illness. She was ...

Pamela Anderson Reinvents Herself 32 years after 'Baywatch' and Dreams of Theater

Pamela Anderson finally feels like an actress, 32 years after Baywatch. After winning rave reviews for her turn in the film The Last Showgirl, Pamela Anderson is now dreaming of doing theater as the 1990s glamour model seeks to reinvent herself again. The 57-year-old one-time Playboy pin-up, who shot to global fame as lifeguard CJ Parker in ...