L’Opéra Urbain brings Molière musical to Budapest

The French musical production ‘Molière. L’Opéra Urbain’ has performed in Budapest at the Papp László Sportaréna. The production blends 17th-century Baroque motifs with 21st-century street culture, incorporating elements of pop, rap, and slam poetry.

The performance traces the life of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, from his early years as a traveling actor to his rise within the royal court. The staging features a mix of classical costumes and modern elements, such as contemporary footwear, accompanied by choreography involving breakdance and hip-hop.