Funny Girl - Théâtre Marigny

Location

Théâtre Marigny
Carré Marigny, 75008 Paris
Capacity 1024 seats

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

1 intermission

Details

Musical

Recommended for all ages

English with French subtitles

Highlights: Funny Girl

If you have not heard of Funny Girl, you'll definitely recognize her original lead actress: it was in this musical that Barbra Streisand made her debut. The Broadway Hit Musical featuring Fanny Brice will be played by the distinguished Christina Bianco in Théâtre Marigny, favoribly located in Champs-Élysées. Headlining classic songs like 'People', 'Don't Rain on My Parade', and 'I'm the Greatest Star', this charming musical is bound to get the whole family singing and it's coming to Paris for the first time in history!

Story: Funny Girl

Curtains up: New York, in the 1910s Fanny Brice is the star of the Ziegfeld Follies revue show. Having met the love of her, Nick Arnstein, Fanny’s gambler boyfriend ends up in prison leaving her heart aching, especially considering they were going to get married. Though he is gone she does not give up on their love and waits for his return. As her life passes her by, she starts to reminisce and feel nostalgic. Desperately desiring to surpass her unremarkable features, the young Fanny dreams of mounting the stage of Broadway to sing her little heart out. Fanny went from just your average teenager to a glittering star of renown talents. As older and wiser Fanny looks back at her younger, plainer, teenage self, we ride with her on a rollercoaster of ambition and heartbreak, success and disaster.

Loosely based on the true story of the original Fanny Brice, a movie star and comedian. Funny Girl is a tale depicting the ups and downs of a young girl including a healthy dose of true love. When curtains rose on Barbra Streisand back in 1964, the musical was an instant success. It was nominated for 8 whopping Tony Awards. Over fifty years later, Funny Girl has not lost an inch of its charm.

Théâtre Marigny

Carré Marigny, 75008 Paris

Théâtre Marigny

In the mid-1800s, the Marigny Square bordering Paris' famous Champs-Elysées was merely a modest venue proposing all kinds of circus-like attractions and curiosities. After changing hands and names quite a few times, from Bouffes d'été to Théâtre Deburau to Marigny Bergères, the quaint stage was torn down to make way in 1880 for a grandiose playhouse designed by none other than architect Charles Garnier, the very same man behind Paris' legendary Opéra Garnier. By the1950s, under the direction of Simone Volterra, the Théâtre Marigny had become one of the leading venues in the city, right at the peak of the post-war cultural explosion. The venue had transformed from its modest beginning to become one of the most prestigious in all of Paris, an elegant luxurious playhouse to see and be seen at. In 1954, a second smaller theatre was added to the venue to complement the show programme with newer more intimate works.

Comprised of two theatres, small and large, the Théâtre Marigny is one of few Parisian venues to welcome historic Broadway performances, while the smaller studio houses smaller upcoming works. From 2013 to 2018, the Théâtre Marigny was closed to undergo 5 years of renovations, and has only recently reopened its doors looking better than ever. This decadent playhouse is a favorite among Parisian theatre-goers, the perfect location to see a splendid musical in an opulent setting surrounded by Paris' finest.

Fast facts
Capacity: Large theatre 1024, Smaller theatre 300
Handicap Accessible: Yes, please contact us to ensure proper seating in accessible areas
Air conditioning: Yes
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (free service)

©Julien Benhamou / SOCIETE NOUVELLE DU THEATRE MARIGNY

FAQ

Where will I be seated?

There are three seating categories available. The theater is an English style auditorium, which means that all the seats are in the form of a horseshoe shape. Seats will be allocated by the theater in the corresponding section to your desired category.

How do I get to the theatre?

The theater is accessible by metro stations Franklin Roosevent (Line 9) and Champs-Elysees Clemenceau (Lines 1 & 13). Our hotline can be reached in case of difficulty finding the theater on weekdays from 10 am to 7pm Paris time. For details, we invite you to consult the map above.

What do I do when I get to the theatre?

We invite you to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the show, and present your voucher at the front desk. The theater's English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.

Can I purchase a show programme?

Tickets for Funny Girl do not include a program. A program is available for purchase at the theater.

How long does the show last?

The show lasts two hours and thirty minutes with one intermission.

Is the show for travelers or French people?

Both! This production of Funny Girl has many new aspects, yet keeps all the charm of the famous American musical. Performed entirely in English, French subtitles are provided to ensure local audience members can understand as well.

Is tipping customary?

Tips are not mandatory in Parisian theaters. However, you will usually expect a small tip of between € 2 and € 5, which you can give them when they've shown you to your seat. Fun fact: the French word for "tip" is "tip," which literally translates to "to have a drink."