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'Paris! The Show' brings timeless French classics to Istanbul Dec. 15

Musicians perform on stage during a previous edition of “Paris! The Show,” featuring piano, accordion, double bass and live percussion. (AA Photo)
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Musicians perform on stage during a previous edition of “Paris! The Show,” featuring piano, accordion, double bass and live percussion. (AA Photo)
December 03, 2025 01:49 PM GMT+03:00

The internationally acclaimed production "Paris! The Show" will arrive at Zorlu Performing Arts Center (PSM) on December 15, offering audiences in Türkiye a night shaped by some of the most beloved French songs of the 20th century. According to a statement from Zorlu PSM, the performance will recreate the vibrant cabaret atmosphere of Paris while bringing together a live orchestra, dynamic choreography and a narrative flow that ties the music together.

A performer from a past staging of “Paris! The Show” interacts with the audience in a cabaret-style setting. (AA Photo)
A performer from a past staging of “Paris! The Show” interacts with the audience in a cabaret-style setting. (AA Photo)

A journey through the voices that shaped an era

The show draws on the repertoires of legendary artists such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel and Josephine Baker, introducing their signature songs to a new generation while keeping long-time admirers engaged through fresh arrangements.

This immersive structure aims to transport the audience into the emotional landscape of Parisian music halls.

A scene from an earlier performance of “Paris! The Show,” where vocalists and dancers recreate Parisian street life on stage. (AA Photo)
A scene from an earlier performance of “Paris! The Show,” where vocalists and dancers recreate Parisian street life on stage. (AA Photo)

A global success returning to the stage

Directed by well-known French stage director Gil Marsalla, "Paris! The Show" has staged over 600 performances worldwide and reached more than one million viewers. Its blend of strong vocal performances, cabaret aesthetics and storytelling has helped the production grow into a global cultural export.

The songs will be performed by Josephine Cocolletto, Stephanie Impoco and Jules Grison, who will interpret the classics through a mix of vocal work, choreography and live orchestral accompaniment, giving the audience a multi-layered stage experience.

December 03, 2025 01:51 PM GMT+03:00
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