This season, Paris pays nostalgic tribute to the cultmusicals that have marked generations. Timeless classics return to Parisian stages, allowing audiences to relive unforgettable stories and melodies. Whether you're a fan of musicals or just curious, these revivals of cult musicals are an opportunity to discover or re-discover great classics!
But which cult musicals are not to be missed? This year marks the return of Chicago, which has been playing on Broadway for over 20 years. But you can also catch Hello Dolly, The Twist Years, Starmusical, La Haine, Black Legends etc., all these musicals take you back in time, from the 60s to the 90s .
Why this need to relive bygone years? This nostalgia can be observed not only in Parisian theaters, but also in the world of cinema, with the recent retro world of L'Amour ouf or the cinés-karaokés on cult films such as Dirty Dancing. A return to the past that's sure to please audiences looking to escape the present for an evening.
Cult musicals that turn back time:
Chicago: The iconic and dazzling musical makes a return at the Casino de Paris with Shy'm – extended performances
The legendary show Chicago is making its return to Paris! Running until April 26, 2026, the Casino de Paris is hosting the hit musical that has been captivating audiences across the U.S. for over 20 years, now featuring singer Shy’m in the cast. [Read more]
Hello Dolly, the cult musical of the 60s, arrives in English with French subtitles at Lido 2 Paris. The musical is an adaptation of the play The Merchant of Yonkers, written by American playwright Thornton Wilder. The show runs at Lido 2 Paris until February 4, 2025. [Read more]
The 1960s, a musical revue by Roger Louret, takes us on a nostalgic journey through the iconic decade. After more than three decades, it returns for a new season at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel from November 5, 2025, to February 1, 2026. [Read more]
A hit! The musical La Haine, based on Mathieu Kassovitz's cult film, has announced new dates at La Seine Musicale. The show will return to Paris at the end of 2025, following a tour of France. [Read more]
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted over 200,000 spectators, is due to be staged at La Seine Musicale on March 20 and 21, 2026. [Read more]
A not-to-be-missed event at the Dôme de Paris, the musical comedy from the cult American film Dirty Dancing - The Original Story on stage is presented from November 22, 2024. Discover this show in its French version, with a new staging featuring exceptional dancers, actors, singers and musicians! [Read more]
Chicago: The iconic and dazzling musical makes a return at the Casino de Paris with Shy'm – extended performances
Hello Dolly! the famous English-language musical extended at Lido 2 Paris
The 60s: the musical returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
La Haine: new dates for the musical adaptation of the film at La Seine Musicale
Black Legends: the musical arrives at La Seine Musicale
Dirty Dancing: the musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris with a new French version
