The Legend of Monte Cristo: the musical is back in Paris at the Maison de la Mutualité

The Legend of Monte-Cristo returns to Paris starting December 26, 2026. After its run at the Dôme de Paris, this musical comedy inspired by the novel by Alexandre Dumas moves to the Maison de la Mutualité in the 5th arrondissement.

The show follows the arc of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor betrayed on the eve of his marriage to Mercédès. Wrongly imprisoned at the fortress of If, he escapes and reappears under the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo. His vengeance forces the characters to reckon with the consequences of their betrayals and the possibility of redemption.

Gjon’s Tears plays Edmond Dantès, joined by Philippine Lavrey, alternating with Marianne Orlowski in the role of Mercédès. The production announces eleven voices and twelve dancers, with Francis Huster as narrator. The direction is by Serge Postigo.

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The Legend of Monte Cristo is presented at the Maison de la Mutualité, 24 rue Saint-Victor, Paris, starting December 26, 2026. The official site describes a show lasting 1h50 with a 15–20 minute intermission, suitable for ages five and up. Tickets start at €29, depending on performances and availability, on the official ticket office.

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