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.
The Bourgeois Gentleman: Jean-Paul Rouve extends his run at the Théâtre Antoine
Jean-Paul Rouve takes on the role of Monsieur Jourdain in Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, directed by Jérémie Lippmann. The production has been extended and will now run until February 1, 2026, at the Théâtre Antoine, before moving to the Théâtre du Gymnase starting February 4, 2026. [Read more]
The Bourgeois Gentleman: The Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre
Molière's The Bourgeois Gentleman, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, will be performed at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from January 31 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Molière’s Tartuffe or the Hypocrite performed in its original version at La Grande Halle de la Villette
Tartuffe or The Hypocrite by Molière, directed by Ivo Van Hove, will be staged at La Grande Halle de la Villette from May 21 to July 11, 2026. [Read more]
The Imaginary Invalid: Molière’s Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin
Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Claude Stratz, will run at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from May 27 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
The Misanthrope: A Modern Take at Théâtre Antoine
The Misanthrope by Molière, reimagined by Tigran Mekhitarian, will be performed at the Théâtre Antoine from March 18 to May 10, 2026, in a fresh and contemporary adaptation. [Read more]
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