The Théâtre Marigny of Paris !!!

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This is great as found me pictures in my cd rom vault not included in my blog, and they should be for you and me. This is another emblematic theater icons of Paris! Even if not an expert on theater goings they are wonderful expressions of architecture and history of my belle France. And must say on the off the beaten path ,and should be visited more, Therefore, here is my take on the Théâtre Marigny of Paris !!! Hope you enjoy it as I,

The Théâtre Marigny is located in the Carré Marigny, at the corner of Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Avenue de Marigny, in the 8éme arrondissement of Paris. The Théâtre Marigny building, situated in the northern gardens of the Champs-Élysées, comprises the Salle Marigny, an Italian-style theater, and the Studio Marigny (formerly the Salle Popesco), a modern venue. A bar is available before the performance. Restaurants are located near the theater. It can be reach by Metro Champs-Élysées-Clémenceau ,line 1,metro Franklin Roosevelt line 9), and metro Champs-Élysées-Clémenceau line 13, Also, by bus lines 42 and 73 at arrêt/stop Champs-Élysées-Clémenceau , and bus lines 32 and 80 at arrêt/stop Point des Champs-Élysées, And of course by car with Indigo parking at Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées,

A bit of history I like tell us that in 1835, a physicist and magician presented his acts in the Carré Marigny. After the 1848 revolution, a small theater, the “Château d’enfer” (Hell Castle), presented shows of “amusing physics, phantasmagoria, and curiosities.” This modest attraction was forced to close, and Jacques Offenbach, deeming the location ideal in anticipation of the 1855 Universal Exhibition, acquired it, undertook some renovations, and opened the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens on July 5, 1855, soon renamed the Bouffes d’Été (Summer Bouffes). In 1859, upon the expiration of Offenbach’s lease, the theater became the Théâtre Deburau, before becoming the Folies-Marigny in 1865, under the management of the Montrouge family. The theater was demolished in 1881 to make way in 1883 for a panoramic view designed by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opera. In 1885, the dioramas “Paris Through the Ages” in eight tableaux by Theodor Josef Hubert Hoffbauer and “Jerusalem” by Olivier Pichat could be admired there. The Panorama was transformed into a rotunda theater in 1894. The auditorium was further enlarged and modernized in 1925. In 1946,was taken by members of the Comédie-Française to form a resident company around Jean-Louis Barrault: the Renaud-Barrault Company was born. In 1954, Jean-Louis Barrault created a second, smaller theater within the complex, the Petit-Marigny. Owned by the City of Paris, the theater, then in a state of serious disrepair, was closed in 1962. Finally, from 1966 to 1978, major renovations were undertaken, including the complete transformation  of the second auditorium into a small 311-seat theater, the Salle Gabriel, renamed the Salle Popesco a few years later. In 2010, the Théâtre Marigny was one of fifty Parisian private theaters that joined forces within the Association for the Support of Private Theater (ASTP) and the National Union of Directors and Tour Managers of Private Theater (SNDTP). Under the banner of “theatres parisiens associés ” or associated parisian theaters ; they aimed to strengthen their efforts based on the historical model of private theater. Closed since July 2013 due to structural problems, the building underwent rehabilitation work. It reopened in November 2018 with a stage adaptation of the musical film by Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand, Peau d’âne (Donkey Skin). The rest is new history the theater is marvelous,

The official Théâtre Marigny : https://www.theatremarigny.fr/

The Paris tourist office on the Théâtre Marigny : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/convention/culture/theatre-marigny-pc349

The official Associated Parisian Theaters on Marigny : https://tpa.fr/salles-theatre-paris/marigny-85.html

There you go folks, as in Paris, all is sublime, the Opéra Marigny is worth the detour for its architecture,history and plays. Again, hope you enjoy this post on the Théâtre Marigny of Paris !!! as I

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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