The Théâtre Fémina or Salle Fémina[1] was an entertainment venue located at 90 avenue des Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.[2] It was inside the Hôtel Fémina, designed by the architect Henri Petit [fr].[3]

Auditorium and stage of the Théâtre Fémina

History

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Based in the building of the publishing company of Pierre Lafitte, owner of the Femina magazine (hence the name), the room was inaugurated on 19 March 1907. Until 1911, it housed Lugné-Poe and his Théâtre de l'Œuvre, before turning towards the light and operetta repertoire. It would close its doors in 1929, after the parent company has been sold in 1916 to 1918 to the Hachette group.

Direction

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Portrait of André Gailhard by Charles Gir

Productions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Le Guide musical, vol. 58, no. 20 (17 May 1908) p. 421.
  2. ^ Chauvau 1999, pp. 217–221 ("Fémina").
  3. ^ R. 1907, p. 460.

Bibliography

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  • Chauveau, Philippe (1999). Les théâtres parisiens disparus, 1402–1986. Paris: Éditions de l'Amandier. ISBN 9782907649308.
  • R., A. L. (1907). "Hôtel Fémina aux Champs Élysées", La Construction moderne, vol. 22, no. 39 (29 June 1907), pp. 460–465; no. 40 (6 July 1907), pp. 472–475 and plates 96–100. (at Google Books).
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