A musical show at the Hall de la Chanson to celebrate an icon

From March 26 to April 13, 2025, La Revue Arc-en-Ciel honors Josephine Baker through an original creation by the Hall de la Chanson, retracing her life and commitment.

Josephine Baker, one of the 20th century's greatest artists, is celebrated in La Revue Arc-en-Ciel, a Hall de la Chanson production that revisits her exceptional career. Dancer, singer, resistance fighter and activist, she left her mark on history through her commitment to anti-racism and her love of France. The show, conceived by Serge Hureau and Olivier Hussenet, features an innovative musical and stage approach, with several performers taking turns embodying the legendary showgirl.

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Through a series of colorful, rhythmic tableaux, La Revue Arc-en-Ciel retraces the milestones in Josephine Baker 's life : her segregated childhood in the USA, her meteoric rise in Parisian cabarets from 1925 onwards, her involvement in the Resistance, the creation of her "rainbow tribe" and her historic speech alongside Martin Luther King. The show combines song, dance and video projection, with a set designed from reused materials.

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This show appeals to a wide audience, from music hallfans to history and music enthusiasts. It stands out for its inventive staging and non-linear narrative, based on associations of ideas. Playing with the codes of revue and cabaret, La Revue Arc-en-Ciel seems to offer a contemporary and critical vision of Josephine Baker's career, while highlighting the diversity of her musical repertoire.

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The production is based on extensive research carried out by the Hall de la Chanson team, in collaboration with musicologist Vladimir Médail. The songs performed cover a wide range of styles, from jazz to negro spirituals and French chanson. An exhibition, Joséphine en 11 tableaux, on view until November 2025 on the façade of the Hall de la Chanson, accompanies the show and features rare documents and archive recordings.

La Revue Arc-en-Ciel pays tribute to Josephine Baker, combining live performance and historical reflection. With its blend of emotion and energy, this show should invite you to rediscover a committed and visionary artist. A captivating immersion in the world of Josephine Baker, not to be missed.

This article is based on information available on the production and is not based on a direct viewing of the show.

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