Fantasmagloria at the Palais des Glaces, October 2025

Created by Antoine Nya, Fantasmagloria plays at the Palais des Glaces in Paris for two exceptional dates. An immersive musical between cabaret, jazz and poetry.

Creator and performer Antoine Nya presents Fantasmagloria, an original creation that revisits musical theater through an immersive form inspired by Chicago, Moulin Rouge! and Cabaret. A blend of live music, dance and contemporary burlesque, the show plunges audiences into the vibrant world of 1940s New York jazz. After an acclaimed run at the Festival d'Avignon 2024, the production returns to the Palais des Glaces for two exceptional evenings.

Fantasmagloria trailer

This teaser presents the visual and musical universe of the creation, between contemporary cabaret and homage to jazz.

Where and when can you see Fantasmagloria?

Fantasmagloria plays at the Palais des Glaces on Tuesdays, October 7 and 14, 2025 at 9pm, in Paris(10th arrondissement).

Synopsis: James has done it: he's opened the Circus Club! Every night, this new New York jazz club puts on a show featuring four burlesque creatures whose fame and talents are unquestionable. But this success story could well take an unexpected turn... Between intrigue, passion and music, Fantasmagloria takes us behind the scenes of a cabaret where anything can happen.

An immersive cabaret between Broadway and poetry

Fantasmagloria stands out for its immersive staging and retro atmosphere. Conceived by Antoine Nya, the show blends song, dance and acting to recreate the magic of New York cabarets. The vintage aesthetic blends with modern choreography, in a set designed to envelop the spectator in a universe of velvet, light and jazz.

The show features Thibaut Marion (James Warner), Bérénice Renaux, Ophélie Cossart, Laury Ficheux and Maud Persyn, under the artistic direction ofAntoine Nya. Musical creation by Maxime Savary Leblanc and technical direction by Pierre Nowak.

A tribute to dreams and passion

Driven by a poetic narrative, Fantasmagloria goes beyond simple visual entertainment. Each number recounts a part of the American dream, between desire, disillusionment and resilience. Antoine Nya celebrates the passion of the show, the energy of the stage and the power of shared emotions. This sensory odyssey pays homage to the virtuosity of music hall, while affirming a modern, intimate style.

For which audience?

Fantasmagloria is aimed at adults and teenagers aged 12 and over, who enjoy musicals, contemporary cabarets and immersive shows. It will also appeal to audiences with a passion for jazz, retro atmospheres and stage performances combining music, dance and emotion.

The essentials about Fantasmagloria

Fantasmagloria is a musical creation imagined and directed by Antoine Nya, with music by Maxime Savary Leblanc and technical direction by Pierre Nowak. The show brings together Thibaut Marion, Bérénice Renaux, Ophélie Cossart, Laury Ficheux and Maud Persyn, in a production directed by Camille Rocher. After an acclaimed run at the Festival d'Avignon 2024, the troupe presents two exceptional performances at the Palais des Glaces, inviting audiences to plunge into the spellbinding world of jazz and New York cabaret in the 1940s.

This article is based on information available online, as we have not yet attended the show mentioned.

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