Comédie-Française Salle Richelieu [Paris, FR]
Comédie Française
Comédie-Française
Salle Richelieu
Theatre building in Paris, France
theater in 1e arrondissement van Parijs, Frankrijk
Comédie-Française Salle Richelieu
Built 1786-1790 by Victor Louis as Théâtre des Variétés amusantes for Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, the duke of Chartres. Opened 15 May 1791. 1792 renamed Théâtre de la République. 1798 restoration by Moreau. Re-opened 30 May 1799 as Comédie-Française. Also known as Salle Richelieu. 1860-1864 restorations, addition of a staircase and public foyers. Destroyed by a fire on 8 March 1900. Subsequently restored by Goudet. Renovations in 1935, 1974-1976, and 1994. Originally 2000 seats, today 896 seats. Used for drama performances by the resident company.