French theater
Molière's dramatic tradition
French theater refers to dramatic traditions and productions originating in France, from classical works by Molière, Racine, and Corneille to contemporary experimental performance.
The term encompasses both the physical venues and the artistic legacy: She studied French theater at the Sorbonne.
France's theatrical heritage has shaped Western drama, particularly in tragedy and comedy of manners.
- RacineSoutheastern Wisconsin municipality
- MolièreTartuffe's comic creator
- stageRaised performance platform
- mise en scèneVisual composition of performance
- comedyWork meant to amuse
Jean-Paul Sartre · soubrette · Albert Camus · dialogue · unities · avant garde · naturalism · Victor Hugo · mime · cabaret · Moulin Rouge · Beckett · Pierrot · Edmond · gilt · mask · salon · tirade
- FranceParis, Notre-Dame, Lyon, croissant, Toulouse
- French Culturebaguette, baguettes, beret, berets, brie
- French EntertainmentFrench cinema, French music, French ballet, cabaret, chanson
- French LiteratureVictor Hugo, Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Dumas, Jules Verne
- Canadian Theatreplaywrights, NAC, fringe festivals, drama festivals, regional theatre
- French leisurepetanque, boules, cafe culture, bistros, French cafes
French theaterBroadway
Manhattan theatrical district
West End · American theater · British theater · Japanese theater · Chinese opera
French theatercommercial theater
Profit-motivated live performance venue
Broadway musicals · dinner theater · popular theater · musical theater · vaudeville