The rue Edouard VII leading into the square looked particularly neat and tidy.
The theater opened in 1913. Apparently it started out as a movie theater, but by 1916 it had been transformed into a traditional stage for live performances.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Théatre Edouard VII
I was on the boulevard des Capucines, making my way from Opéra to Madeleine, when I passed the rue Edouard VII. The street leads to an enclosed square of the same name and the Edouard VII Theater. Although I didn't go into the square, I snapped this photo from the boulevard.
The theater opened in 1913. Apparently it started out as a movie theater, but by 1916 it had been transformed into a traditional stage for live performances.
The theater opened in 1913. Apparently it started out as a movie theater, but by 1916 it had been transformed into a traditional stage for live performances.
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I have a faint recollection going to see a play in this theater in the early fifties!
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DeleteThis street looks "très chic", Walt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. And an immaculate street. By the way, I went into blogger settings, changed my email notification for comments to a different address and then changed it back again. I received a confirmation message via email and am now receiving comment notifications again.
ReplyDeletemitch, thanks, I'm going to give that a try.
DeleteSo glad!
DeleteWe were fortunate enough to see a play inside this theatre a few months ago. The play was so-so, but we loved the theatre and its cozy bar area. An organization in Paris called "Theatre in Paris" books tickets at theatre performances that have "sur-titres" above the stage in English that allow you to follow the play. It is ideal for people like me whose French is too weak to follow quickly spoken French, but who enjoy live theatre. https://www.theatreinparis.com/?utm_source=cpc&utm_medium=cpcshowsgenerichomeUS&utm_campaign=cpcshowsgenerichomeUS&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlc_JwrDk2wIVF53VCh2ZlQzgEAAYASAAEgICgPD_BwE
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to see theatre in French.
DeleteI think you were near that Hyatt hotel you took us to several years ago. You were kind to be my navigator that day!
ReplyDeleteMore wonderful photos of Paris!
ReplyDeletejan, it certainly does!
ReplyDeletemitch, your solution seems to have worked! Thank you!
kiwi, some of these old theaters are works of art in themselves.
evelyn, not far, if I remember correctly!
local alien, :) and a few more to come...