Lido 2 Paris New Look!

Musical theatre comes to Paris in style in the newly renovated Lido 2 Paris. Having once served as a performance space featuring many famous cabarets and performers, this refurbished venue now opens its doors to a multitude of enchanting and immersive musicals that you can experience for yourself! Read on for a comprehensive list of the wide variety of smash-hit shows you can catch at the one-and-only Lido 2 Paris.

History of the Lido de Paris (Now Lido 2 Paris)

The Lido is a former Parisian cabaret located in Champs-Élysées. Nowadays, this gorgeous venue serves as a hot-spot for fun and entertainment, offering shows consisting of captivating dancers, passionate singers, and talented artists. Recently, the venue underwent huge renovation to become a performance hall that focuses on Broadway-style plays and musicals. Now, this historical edifice debuts as the updated Lido 2 Paris!

Since the late 1930s, the Lido has been recognised throughout Paris’s bustling theatre scene as a hub of entertainment, featuring exotic cabaret and burlesque shows for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. The Lido shows have been known for their stellar and dazzling costume designs, complete with breathtaking dance numbers. The stage has played host to a multitude of famous talents, such as Edith Piaf, Elton John, Eartha Kitt, and Josephine Baker.

The building where the Lido 2 Paris now stands began as an artificial beach for the upper members of society and doubled as a late-night casino, until French producer Léon Volterra acquired the property and turned it into a performance hall. The venue was sold again in the mid-1900s and updated to feature its famous “dinner-show” formula. A sister-location also had a short stint in Las Vegas, Nevada before closing in 1992.

Why was the Lido de Paris so famous?

The Lido 2 Paris quickly rose to fame due to the entrancing and talented artists they employed, which attracted patrons from all over Paris. In 1948 Margaret Kelly (known by her stage name “Miss Bluebell”) and her Bluebell Girls permanently joined the Lido and were considered by many to be some of the most beautiful and talented burlesque dancers in all of Paris. The Lido quickly became known for its cabaret’s breathtaking costumes, which featured colourful feathers and rhinestones along with luxurious furs.

Although the Lido is no longer showcasing its cabaret show, you still have plenty of options to see similar entertainment in Paris!

For a cabaret for the whole family to enjoy, check out My First Cabaret at Paradis Latin! This spectacular show works to create a moment of pure fantasy, something that is not hard to imagine taking place in the beautiful and historic performance hall. The programme includes acts of magic, dance, acrobatics, and comedy that will delight audiences of any age!

In need of a wild ride? Head down to the Crazy Horse to experience a night you will never forget, featuring talented and gorgeous dancers. The Crazy Horse show incorporates traditional cabaret acts, with a twist! Aerial routines, neon lights, and enchanting choreographic marvels will leave you crazy for more.

Dive into a cabaret like no other at Madame Arthur Cabaret Show! Featuring talented acts, extraordinary costumes, and lots and lots of sequins, Madame Arthur Cabaret Show will take you on an unforgettable, joy-filled journey!

If you are in need of an intimate, retro show, then Le Cabaret Burlesque is right for you! In a performance that combines glam and rock, featuring many different styles, revealing dances, and a lot of glitter, this show will leave you clapping for more!

If you’re looking for a guide to cabarets in Paris - we’ve got the solution for you! We have put together such a guide to help you choose the best cabaret for you during your time in Paris!

Renovation

Upon its purchase by Accor Hotels in early 2022, it was announced that the famous building would be turned from a cabaret into a venue for musicals headed by producer, Jean-Luc Choplin. In its transformation, the Lido 2 Paris showcased an elegant new design of red and gold, while still paying homage to the colourful history of its original decor.

After the renovations were competed, the Lido 2 Paris had its grand opening and was ready to welcome visitors into its updated and immersive experience. Within its first season, the Lido 2 Paris produced shows such as the classic, fun-filled Rocky Horror Picture Show, took audiences back to the 1960s with Les Années Twist, and showcased the classic Sondheim comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

What can I see at the Lido 2 Paris?

Now, you have a chance to experience the brand-new Lido 2 Paris and submerge yourself into the world of lights, music, and live theatre with Hello, Dolly! The famous Broadway comedy makes its way to Paris from November 7th, 2024 to January 5th, 2025 to tell the story of a quirky and strong-willed matchmaker faced with her hardest job yet! Featuring dazzling costumes, striking sets, and a lot of laughter, experience the magic of live musical theatre at the Lido 2 Paris!

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