At the end of the 17th century, many rival
theatre companies in Paris were claiming to benefit from
the protection of the King and performing the works of
famous playwrights Corneille, Racine and Molière.
After Molière's death in 1673, the
only surviving companies were the Théâtre Guénégaud,
the heir to Molière's company, and its rival, the Hôtel
de Bourgogne, which was more specialised in the tragic
genre. In July 1680, La Thorillière, leader of the
latter company, died.
A Troubled History
"Theatremania"
Revolutionary Upheavals
Romantic Battles
The Administrators' Era
The Focus on Stage Direction
The "Cartel" Era
The Widening of the Repertoire
Missions and Challenges
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