Classical theater purists will cringe. Molière, the Urban Opera mixes rap and pop. This musical comedy and biopic of Molière is a huge success. She arrives at the Zénith de Limoges on Saturday May 25.
The life of Molière and his troupe told in the form of a musical comedy: it’s a farce, isn’t it? This can leave you, if not doubtful, at the very least dreamy…
Popular success
This is perhaps forgetting that Molière was a popular artist before becoming the darling of the courtesan elite at Versailles and of Louis XIV himself.
Long before this consecration, Molière traveled the roads for 12 years with his troupe, performing farces and comedies. It was undoubtedly there that he learned his craft as an entertainer, while honing his own style of denouncing the failings of his contemporaries.
Dove Attia’s successful bet
There is nothing aberrant in wanting to restore the popular dimension to this impressive monument of literature, on which generations and generations of students never cease to study. It is undoubtedly a good way to bring down from its pedestal this authority, this “statue of commander” of French letters.
In any case, it is the choice of Dove Attia, known for his talent as a creator of successful musicals, The Sun King, Mozart, Rock opera, etc.
Bingo! The bet with Molière, the Urban Opera is won. This show is a popular success. The public fills the rooms, delighted to see the life of Molière and his troupe told, sung and danced in such an unprecedented way.
Energy
The role of Molière is entrusted to Quebec rapper PETITOM. Madeleine Béjart, his wife, is played by Mégan, singer, rapper and actress. Apparently the entire cast fascinates with their energy.
And it took energy for Molière and his actors to move from the status of “country troupe” to that of a troupe favored by the Sun King, alongside artists like Lully or Le Brun.
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Success is also critical:
“Molière, as a musical comedy hero? We might shudder at this idea, and even more so when we know that Dove Attia is the author of the libretto and the producer of the show. We remember the rubbish that was his Ten Commandments […]. Well, it would be wrong to ignore this Molière, the Urban Opera, with bold biases. »
François delEtraz of Figaro
Emotion works
Marie Sorbier of France Culture was pleasantly surprised: “Taking Molière on the emotional side, it works and particularly well in musical comedy. »
Emmanuel Dupuy director of the music magazine Tuning fork : “I was particularly convinced by the music, there is great know-how, very generous vocal writing which respects the inflections of the French language. »
In conclusion, it’s up to you…
Zenith of Limoges
Saturday May 25, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., €66 to €86. (performance on Sunday May 26 canceled).
Muriel Mingau
