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Théâtre de l'Athénée (rue Scribe)

Théâtre de l'Athénée or Salle de l'Athénée was the name of a theatre in the basement of a building built in 1865 by the banker Bischoffsheim at 17 rue Scribe in the 9th arrondissement of Paris (near the new, but at the time unfinished opera house, now known as the Palais Garnier). The Athénée was initially small, with a capacity of 760 spectators, but was enlarged to 900 places by the addition of a top gallery in 1867.[1] The interior was decorated by Charles Cambon. The venue was used by a variety of companies, including the Théâtre des Fantaisies-Parisiennes (1869), the Théâtre Lyrique (1871–1872), the Théâtre Scribe (1874–1875), and the Athénée-Comique (1876–1883). It closed permanently in 1883.[2]

Salle de l'Athénée, 1866

History edit

The Athénée was inaugurated on 21 November 1866 with a series of concerts conducted by Jules Pasdeloup. Concerts were generally given on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and conferences on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. The concerts were not financially successful, and Bischoffsheim looked for a new tenant. The final concert was given on 31 May 1867.[2]

The venue was next used by a musical theatre company under the name Théâtre de l'Athénée from 13 December 1867 to 13 January 1869. The directors were William Busnach and Léon Sari. Opéras-bouffes, opérettes, and vaudevilles were presented, by composers such as Georges Bizet, Léo Delibes, and Charles Lecocq. The chef d'orchestre was Bernardin.[2]

On 11 February 1869 Louis Martinet transferred his Théâtre des Fantaisies-Parisiennes, formerly in a 350-seat theatre at 26 Boulevard des Italiens, to the larger Athénée. Their conductor, Charles Constantin, also came with them. On 1 April 1869, the company took the theatre's name and began performing as the Théâtre de l'Athénée. On 16 June 1870, when Martinet was appointed head of the Théâtre-Lyrique (on the Place du Châtelet), he decided to close the Athénée.[3]

The Franco-Prussian War and Siege of Paris (1870–71) prevented any of Martinet's productions from being staged at the Théâtre-Lyrique on the Place du Châtelet,[4] and when that theatre was destroyed by fire during the events of the subsequent Paris Commune, he decided to move the company to the Athénée, where they opened on 11 September 1871 under the name Théâtre-Lyrique, with Constantin as the conductor. In March 1872, the name was changed to Théâtre-Lyrique-National. The company's last performance at the Athénée was on 31 May 1872, and Martinet's enterprise declared bankruptcy on 6 June.[5]

On 10 October 1872 Martinet's former secretary, Jules Ruelles, revived performances at the theatre under the name Théâtre de l'Athénée (although some posters give the name as Théâtre Lyrique). Operas and opéras-comiques were performed, and the conductor was again Constantin. This company's final performance was on 3 December 1873.[6]

The theatre reopened on 5 September 1874 as the Théâtre Scribe, under the direction of Noël Martin, who presented plays until 6 February 1875, when Un accroc dans l'dos (an opérette) and La belle Lina (an opérette-bouffe by Paul Avenel and Paul Mahalin with music by Charles Hubans) were performed. The company closed down that month after six performances.[7]

 
Poster by Jules Chéret (1876)

A more successful company known as the Athénée-Comique, under the direction of Montrouge, performed at the theatre from 4 February 1876 until 31 May 1883. Light comedies, revues, vaudevilles, and opéras-comiques were given. The chef d'orchestre was Louis Varney, whose Il signor Pulcinella was presented there, beginning on 26 September 1876.[8]

The last performance in the theatre was on 31 May 1883, after which the top gallery and the balcony below it were converted into a restaurant, and the orchestra pit became a coal cellar.[9]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Lecomte 1912, p. 77; Chauveau 1999, pp. 85–87 ("Athénée. II").
  2. ^ a b c Wild 1989, pp. 45–46.
  3. ^ Wild 1989, p. 130 ["Fantaisies-Parisiennes (Th. des)"].
  4. ^ Walsh 1981, p. 274–275.
  5. ^ Wild 1989, p. 238 ["Lyrique (Th.)"].
  6. ^ Wild 1989, p. 46.
  7. ^ Wild 1989, p. 394 ["Scribe (Th.)]; Lecomte 1912, pp. 137–143.
  8. ^ Wild 1989, p. 47; Lecomte 1912, pp 150–151.
  9. ^ Chauveau 1999, p. 87.

Bibliography edit

  • Chauveau, Philippe (1999). Les théâtres parisiens disparus, 1402–1986. Paris: Éditions de l'Amandier. ISBN 9782907649308.
  • Lecomte, Louis-Henry (1912). Histoire des théâtres de Paris: Les Fantaisies-Parisiennes, l'Athénée Le Théâtre Scribe, l'Athénée-Comique (1865-1911). Paris: H. Daragon. Copy at the Internet Archive.
  • Walsh, T. J. (1981). Second Empire Opera: The Théâtre Lyrique Paris 1851–1870. New York: Riverrun Press. ISBN 9780714536590.
  • Wild, Nicole ([1989]). Dictionnaire des théâtres parisiens au XIXe siècle: les théâtres et la musique. Paris: Aux Amateurs de livres. ISBN 9780828825863. ISBN 9782905053800 (paperback). View formats and editions at WorldCat.

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Not to be confused with the current Theatre de l Athenee on the rue Boudreau Theatre de l Athenee or Salle de l Athenee was the name of a theatre in the basement of a building built in 1865 by the banker Bischoffsheim at 17 rue Scribe in the 9th arrondissement of Paris near the new but at the time unfinished opera house now known as the Palais Garnier The Athenee was initially small with a capacity of 760 spectators but was enlarged to 900 places by the addition of a top gallery in 1867 1 The interior was decorated by Charles Cambon The venue was used by a variety of companies including the Theatre des Fantaisies Parisiennes 1869 the Theatre Lyrique 1871 1872 the Theatre Scribe 1874 1875 and the Athenee Comique 1876 1883 It closed permanently in 1883 2 Salle de l Athenee 1866 Contents 1 History 2 See also 3 Notes 4 BibliographyHistory editThe Athenee was inaugurated on 21 November 1866 with a series of concerts conducted by Jules Pasdeloup Concerts were generally given on Monday Wednesday and Friday and conferences on Tuesday Thursday or Saturday The concerts were not financially successful and Bischoffsheim looked for a new tenant The final concert was given on 31 May 1867 2 The venue was next used by a musical theatre company under the name Theatre de l Athenee from 13 December 1867 to 13 January 1869 The directors were William Busnach and Leon Sari Operas bouffes operettes and vaudevilles were presented by composers such as Georges Bizet Leo Delibes and Charles Lecocq The chef d orchestre was Bernardin 2 On 11 February 1869 Louis Martinet transferred his Theatre des Fantaisies Parisiennes formerly in a 350 seat theatre at 26 Boulevard des Italiens to the larger Athenee Their conductor Charles Constantin also came with them On 1 April 1869 the company took the theatre s name and began performing as the Theatre de l Athenee On 16 June 1870 when Martinet was appointed head of the Theatre Lyrique on the Place du Chatelet he decided to close the Athenee 3 The Franco Prussian War and Siege of Paris 1870 71 prevented any of Martinet s productions from being staged at the Theatre Lyrique on the Place du Chatelet 4 and when that theatre was destroyed by fire during the events of the subsequent Paris Commune he decided to move the company to the Athenee where they opened on 11 September 1871 under the name Theatre Lyrique with Constantin as the conductor In March 1872 the name was changed to Theatre Lyrique National The company s last performance at the Athenee was on 31 May 1872 and Martinet s enterprise declared bankruptcy on 6 June 5 On 10 October 1872 Martinet s former secretary Jules Ruelles revived performances at the theatre under the name Theatre de l Athenee although some posters give the name as Theatre Lyrique Operas and operas comiques were performed and the conductor was again Constantin This company s final performance was on 3 December 1873 6 The theatre reopened on 5 September 1874 as the Theatre Scribe under the direction of Noel Martin who presented plays until 6 February 1875 when Un accroc dans l dos an operette and La belle Lina an operette bouffe by Paul Avenel and Paul Mahalin with music by Charles Hubans were performed The company closed down that month after six performances 7 nbsp Poster by Jules Cheret 1876 A more successful company known as the Athenee Comique under the direction of Montrouge performed at the theatre from 4 February 1876 until 31 May 1883 Light comedies revues vaudevilles and operas comiques were given The chef d orchestre was Louis Varney whose Il signor Pulcinella was presented there beginning on 26 September 1876 8 The last performance in the theatre was on 31 May 1883 after which the top gallery and the balcony below it were converted into a restaurant and the orchestra pit became a coal cellar 9 See also editList of former or demolished entertainment venues in ParisNotes edit Lecomte 1912 p 77 Chauveau 1999 pp 85 87 Athenee II a b c Wild 1989 pp 45 46 Wild 1989 p 130 Fantaisies Parisiennes Th des Walsh 1981 p 274 275 Wild 1989 p 238 Lyrique Th Wild 1989 p 46 Wild 1989 p 394 Scribe Th Lecomte 1912 pp 137 143 Wild 1989 p 47 Lecomte 1912 pp 150 151 Chauveau 1999 p 87 Bibliography editChauveau Philippe 1999 Les theatres parisiens disparus 1402 1986 Paris Editions de l Amandier ISBN 9782907649308 Lecomte Louis Henry 1912 Histoire des theatres de Paris Les Fantaisies Parisiennes l Athenee Le Theatre Scribe l Athenee Comique 1865 1911 Paris H Daragon Copy at the Internet Archive Walsh T J 1981 Second Empire Opera The Theatre Lyrique Paris 1851 1870 New York Riverrun Press ISBN 9780714536590 Wild Nicole 1989 Dictionnaire des theatres parisiens au XIXe siecle les theatres et la musique Paris Aux Amateurs de livres ISBN 9780828825863 ISBN 9782905053800 paperback View formats and editions at WorldCat nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Theatre de l Athenee rue Scribe 48 52 21 N 2 19 51 E 48 87262 N 2 33076 E 48 87262 2 33076 Retrieved from https en 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