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{{Short description|Theatre in Paris, France}}
:''This article is about the present-day theatre in Paris. Theatres called the Alhambra were, and are, located throughout the world. See [[Alhambra (disambiguation)#Theatres (Europe)|Alhambra]] for other examples.''
{{About|the present-day theatre in Paris||Alhambra (disambiguation)}}

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==History==
==History==
The Alhambra occupies a building originally opened in 1920 by the Paris Fraternal Railway Association as a 600 seat theatre called the '''Théâtre Art Déco des Cheminots''' (Art Deco Theatre of the Railways).<ref>[http://www.evene.fr/culture/lieux/alhambra-3243.php In tribute to the legendary music hall]</ref> The elaborate furnishings included beautiful mahogany doors, geometric chandeliers, and stucco pillars — surmounted all by a bas-relief of a locomotive.<ref name=website>[http://www.alhambra-paris.com/index.php?wh=lieu Alhambra Theatre website, Le lieu]</ref> The theatre, which had never been legally recognized as a theater by the Paris authorities, was converted to a commercial building in 1933,<ref name=eclectic>[http://www.fnactickets.com/place-spectacle/fichesalle/PARIS-10-ALHAMBRA-ALHAM.htm Alhambra: Description] (in French)</ref> but it still contained a drive-in theater reserved for railway workers. Unfortunately, this drive-in theater was rarely open.
The Alhambra occupies a building originally opened in 1920 by the Paris Fraternal Railway Association as a 600-seat theatre called the '''Théâtre Art Déco des Cheminots''' (Art Deco Theatre of the Railways).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/culture|title=Le Figaro – Culture|website=LEFIGARO|accessdate=13 April 2022}}</ref> The elaborate furnishings included beautiful mahogany doors, geometric chandeliers, and stucco pillars — surmounted all by a bas-relief of a locomotive.<ref name=website>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alhambra-paris.com/index.php?wh=lieu|title=Alhambra Paris &#124; Théâtre & salle de spectacles|website=www.alhambra-paris.com|accessdate=13 April 2022}}</ref> The theatre, which had never been legally recognized as a theater by the Paris authorities, was converted to a commercial building in 1933,<ref name=eclectic>[http://www.fnactickets.com/place-spectacle/fichesalle/PARIS-10-ALHAMBRA-ALHAM.htm Alhambra: Description] (in French)</ref> but it still contained a drive-in theater reserved for railway workers. Unfortunately, this drive-in theater was rarely open.


In 2005 the quaint charm and history of the site captured the attention of theatrical producer Jean-Claude Auclair; he immediately bought the building with the intention of restoring it. Unfortunately, modern standards of safety, and the fact that the theatre had no acoustic insulation and no air conditioning forced Auclair to demolish much of the original structure and to rebuild it entirely.<ref name=eclectic/> Under the direction of architect Pascal Lépissier they created a completely soundproof auditorium inside a shell of concrete and steel, weighing 60 tons, and set on springs. It took two years and cost three million euros.<ref name=homage>[http://paris.unlike.net/locations/305653-Alhambra-Theater A modern homage to music hall] paris.unlike</ref>
In 2005 the quaint charm and history of the site captured the attention of theatrical producer Jean-Claude Auclair; he immediately bought the building with the intention of restoring it. Unfortunately, modern standards of safety, and the fact that the theatre had no acoustic insulation and no air conditioning forced Auclair to demolish much of the original structure and to rebuild it entirely.<ref name=eclectic/> Under the direction of architect Pascal Lépissier they created a completely soundproof auditorium inside a shell of concrete and steel, weighing 60 tons, and set on springs. It took two years and cost three million euros.<ref name=homage>[http://paris.unlike.net/locations/305653-Alhambra-Theater A modern homage to music hall] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008181236/http://paris.unlike.net/locations/305653-Alhambra-Theater |date=8 October 2011 }} paris.unlike</ref>


The new theatre finally opened in 2008 and was named the Alhambra as a tribute to its famous former neighbor, the old Alhambra Maurice Chevalier.<ref name=website/> The new Alhambra has faithfully continued the music hall tradition of the old one, with an eclectic array of performers<ref name=eclectic/> from the worlds of indie rock, jazz, punk rock, African American folk, rap, world music, heavy metal, garage band rock, pop—even [[manouche jazz]].<ref>[http://avaxhome.ws/music/music_video/concerts/Angelo-Debarre-Live-in-Paris.html Angelo Debarre - Live in Paris], March 19, 2011</ref> Sadly, all that remains of the original Art Deco decor is a monumental staircase leading to the balcony.<ref name=website/>
The new theatre finally opened in 2008 and was named the Alhambra as a tribute to its famous former neighbor, the old Alhambra Maurice Chevalier.<ref name=website/> The new Alhambra has faithfully continued the music hall tradition of the old one, with an eclectic array of performers<ref name=eclectic/> from the worlds of indie rock, jazz, punk rock, African American folk, rap, world music, heavy metal, garage band rock, pop—even [[manouche jazz]].<ref>[http://avaxhome.ws/music/music_video/concerts/Angelo-Debarre-Live-in-Paris.html Angelo Debarre – Live in Paris], 19 March 2011</ref> Sadly, all that remains of the original Art Deco decor is a monumental staircase leading to the balcony.<ref name=website/>


==Performers==
==Performers==
Entertainers who have performed at the Alhambra include:<ref name=railway>[http://www.last.fm/venue/8897753+Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre+de+l'Alhambra Concerts at Théâtre de l'Alhambra], CBS Interactive Music Group, February 11, 2009 (in French)</ref>
Entertainers who have performed at the Alhambra include:<ref name=railway>[http://www.last.fm/venue/8897753+Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre+de+l'Alhambra Concerts at Théâtre de l'Alhambra], CBS Interactive Music Group, 11 February 2009 (in French)</ref>


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.alhambra-paris.com Official website]
* [http://www.alhambra-paris.com Official website]

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Latest revision as of 16:27, 22 November 2023

This article is about the present-day theatre in Paris. For other uses, see Alhambra (disambiguation).

Alhambra
Théâtre Art Déco des Cheminots (1920–1933)
Facade of the old Alhambra-Maurice Chevalier at 50, rue de Malte, Paris in 1925
Map
Address21, rue Yves-Toudic
Paris
France
Coordinates48°52′14″N 2°21′48″E / 48.8706°N 2.3633°E / 48.8706; 2.3633
TypeMusic hall
Capacity600
Opened15 April 2008
Website
www.alhambra-paris.com

The Alhambra is a theatre which opened in April 2008 at 21, rue Yves-Toudic in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, 300 meters from the site of the old Alhambra-Maurice Chevalier.

History[edit]

The Alhambra occupies a building originally opened in 1920 by the Paris Fraternal Railway Association as a 600-seat theatre called the Théâtre Art Déco des Cheminots (Art Deco Theatre of the Railways).[1] The elaborate furnishings included beautiful mahogany doors, geometric chandeliers, and stucco pillars — surmounted all by a bas-relief of a locomotive.[2] The theatre, which had never been legally recognized as a theater by the Paris authorities, was converted to a commercial building in 1933,[3] but it still contained a drive-in theater reserved for railway workers. Unfortunately, this drive-in theater was rarely open.

In 2005 the quaint charm and history of the site captured the attention of theatrical producer Jean-Claude Auclair; he immediately bought the building with the intention of restoring it. Unfortunately, modern standards of safety, and the fact that the theatre had no acoustic insulation and no air conditioning forced Auclair to demolish much of the original structure and to rebuild it entirely.[3] Under the direction of architect Pascal Lépissier they created a completely soundproof auditorium inside a shell of concrete and steel, weighing 60 tons, and set on springs. It took two years and cost three million euros.[4]

The new theatre finally opened in 2008 and was named the Alhambra as a tribute to its famous former neighbor, the old Alhambra Maurice Chevalier.[2] The new Alhambra has faithfully continued the music hall tradition of the old one, with an eclectic array of performers[3] from the worlds of indie rock, jazz, punk rock, African American folk, rap, world music, heavy metal, garage band rock, pop—even manouche jazz.[5] Sadly, all that remains of the original Art Deco decor is a monumental staircase leading to the balcony.[2]

Performers[edit]

Entertainers who have performed at the Alhambra include:[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Le Figaro – Culture". LEFIGARO. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Alhambra Paris | Théâtre & salle de spectacles". www.alhambra-paris.com. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Alhambra: Description (in French)
  4. ^ A modern homage to music hall Archived 8 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine paris.unlike
  5. ^ Angelo Debarre – Live in Paris, 19 March 2011
  6. ^ Concerts at Théâtre de l'Alhambra, CBS Interactive Music Group, 11 February 2009 (in French)

External links[edit]

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