The Palais-Royal theater is located at 38 rue de Montpensier in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Every evening, from Monday to Saturday, the theater hosts a variety of plays in a hall that seats 716 .
Just a stone's throw from the Comédie-Française, the Palais-Royal theater is also steeped in history. In 1637, Cardinal de Richelieu had a theater built on the east wing of the Palais-Royal building. Molière's Troupe and the Théâtre-italien alternated on the stage until Richelieu's death. Composer Lully reclaimed the premises and created the Académie Royale de Musique. Unfortunately, a fire ravaged the premises in 1770, followed by a second fire in 1781 during a performance of Gluck's Orphée. A new auditorium was then built to the west of the Palais-Royal building, on the site of today's Comédie-Française. After a few years, the theater closed and was taken over by Joseph-Jean Contat-Desfontaines, better known as"Dormeuil", and became the Théâtre du Palais Royal on June 6, 1831. The theater has been privately owned since 2010, belonging to the"Théâtres Parisiens associés" group.
The 716-seat auditorium also hosts ballets and musicals. Decorated in red velvet and gilded, the hall was redecorated in 1880 by architect Paul Sédille, giving it a Louis XV style.
The Théâtre du Palais-Royal can be booked for private concerts, press conferences or product presentations. A restaurant is also available, with dinner + show offers.
The Théâtre du Palais-Royal stages critically acclaimed plays such asAlexis Michalik'sEdmond , which won 5 Molières.
Alexis Michalik's "Edmond", the play that won 5 Molières, returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal
"Edmond", Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the theater in the 1st arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play continues to play in 2024, until June 15. [Read more]
Location
Royal Palace Theatre
38, rue de Montpensier
75001 Paris 1
Official website
www.theatrepalaisroyal.com
