Molière's plays remain among the most performed works in Paris. Between faithful revivals, contemporary reinterpretations, and ambitious new creations, the capital offers the ideal opportunity to rediscover one of France's greatest playwrights.
Seeing a Molière play in Paris means immersing yourself in a theater where satire, character comedy, and social criticism still resonate. Both historic venues and more contemporary theaters regularly host his major works. To explore other classics performed in Paris, check out our guide to classic plays.
Every season, certain iconic venues program works such as The Misanthrope, The Miser, and Tartuffe, among Molière's most emblematic texts. Parisian productions are distinguished by the quality of their staging, combining respect for the original text with fresh interpretations.
To complete your exploration, check out our selections of contemporary plays and immersive theater. Paris remains one of the best places to discover the diversity of live performance.



Le Bourgeois gentilhomme: Jean-Paul Rouve extends his run at the Théâtre Antoine
Jean-Paul Rouve plays Monsieur Jourdain in Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, directed by Jérémie Lippmann. The show has been extended until February 1, 2026, at the Théâtre Antoine. [Read more]



Le Misanthrope returns to the Comédie-Française, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger
From October 3, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the Comédie-Française revives Le Misanthrope, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger. A faithful contemporary reading of Molière's masterpiece, performed at the Salle Richelieu. [Read more]
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