Théâtre Libre (performing arts center)

Théâtre Libre (French pronunciation: [teɑtʁ libʁ]), formerly Eldorado and then Comédia (or Théâtre Comedia), is a 934-capacity performing arts center located at 4 Boulevard de Strasbourg in Paris, France.

[2] In 1892 Toulouse-Lautrec produced an advertising poster for Aristide Bruant's performance there.

[3] Walter Sickert's 1906 painting "The Eldorado, Paris" depicts the patrons in the galleries.

[1] In 2007, American actor/director John Malkovich directed Ariel Wizman and Vincent Elbaz in Good Canary [fr] at the Comédia.

[7] In recent times, the venue has hosted artists such as R.E.M., Bon Jovi, Joan Jett and INXS.

Interior of the Eldorado in the late 19th century.
The venue in 2011, then known as Comedia