A Chance to Shop the Paris Opera’s Jewel-Encrusted Closet

Vintage ball gowns, potbellied fat suits and diaphanous tunics were among the offerings when the Paris Opera held a public ...
The New York Times

In Paris, a Reminder of French Ballet History and Style

Manuel Legris, a former étoile, returns to Paris Opera Ballet to stage his version of “Sylvia.” Manuel Legris was a supreme classicist as a dancer. Of “Sylvia,” he said, “I don’t think it’s ...
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Death, Mystery, and a Hidden Lake: The True Tales of the Paris Opera House That Inspired Phantom of the Opera

“The Phantom of the Opera,” an intriguing story of a mysterious masked man haunting the Paris Opera House, has been a beloved musical for decades. The show has dazzled millions of people with its ...

The Paris Opera will sell more than 5,000 stage costumes by the end of May.

The Paris Opera is staging an unusually large sale. From May 29 to 31, 2026, more than 5,000 costumes and accessories from lyric and dance productions will be up for grabs in the ...
NPR

Paris' Iconic Opera House Celebrates 150 Years

Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera Garnier ...