Every year, the Molières ceremony celebrates the best of French theater. For Parisian audiences in search of new discoveries, the shows nominated for the Molières 2025 are an excellent benchmark. This selection, drawn up by industry professionals, offers an overview of the vitality of the performing arts, and highlights strong artistic creations, daring stage directions and outstanding acting performances.
Our reviews of shows and plays to discover in Paris
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In Paris, many of these award-winning or Molière-nominated shows are often programmed in major Parisian theaters, or in more intimate venues renowned for their high artistic standards. Comedy, drama, contemporary theater, literary adaptations or family shows: the diversity of genres represented means that there's something for everyone.
Following the Molières 2025 selection is also an opportunity to explore new theatrical trends, support theatrical creation and meet both established talent and promising young artists. Paris, with its exceptional density of cultural venues, remains the ideal place to experience this wealth of artistic talent at first hand.
The shows nominated for the Molières in Paris often benefit from extensions or revivals, as public demand is so strong. All the more reason to keep a close eye on Parisian programming and not miss out on this year's landmark plays.
Les Misérables: the award-winning musical set to return to the Châtelet in 2026
The hit musical Les Misérables is making a return to the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 12, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following a successful tour. Details, show dates, and our review inside. [Read more]
Next time you hit the dust, with Vassili Schneider, returns to Paris in March 2026.
After a sold-out run, "Next Time You’ll Eat Dust" returns to Paris at the Théâtre Montparnasse from March 31 to April 17, 2026. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Panayotis Pascot and directed by Paul Pascot, the play showcases Vassili Schneider, the recipient of the 2025 Molière Award for Best Newcomer. [Read more]
Paul Mirabel: upcoming dates for his Molière award-winning show
Par Amour, the new show by comedian Paul Mirabel, has already been announced as sold-out at the Dôme de Paris in November 2025. But don't panic! The comedian returns to the Accor Arena stage for two exceptional dates, on April 10 and 11, 2026. [Read more]
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Our reviews of shows and plays to discover in Paris
