Paris meets Beijing in a vibrant cultural exchange as France's acclaimed musical Molière continues its 2025 China tour, with performances scheduled in the capital this week. The modern reinterpretation of the 17th-century playwright's life has drawn packed houses in Shanghai and Guangzhou, where a recent flash mob featuring rap-infused Baroque melodies went viral on Douyin.
Blending contemporary urban music with period costumes, the production offers Chinese audiences fresh insight into European theatrical traditions while showcasing France's innovative performing arts scene. Cultural analysts note the timing aligns with strengthened France-China cultural cooperation agreements signed earlier this year.
Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts will host twelve shows through December 15, with tickets selling out within hours of release. The run marks the musical's first Asian tour outside Japan, reflecting China's growing importance in global arts circuits.
