The 2024–2025 season is drawing to a close at the Opéra-Comique, and it promises to leave a lasting impression. From June 21 to July 1, 2025, the iconic Parisian institution will stage Faust, Charles Gounod’s dramatic masterpiece, in a unique and rarely performed format. Indeed, Denis Podalydès‘ staging is based on the original version with spoken dialogues—the true Opéra-Comique version.

Audiences will also have the chance to rediscover some of the opera’s lesser-known pages, brought to life by a stellar cast led by the much-anticipated tenor Julien Dran and soprano Vannina Santoni.

A familiar face at the Opéra-Comique, baritone Jérôme Boutillier—named ADAMI Revelation of the Year in 2016—returns to the stage as the devil’s emissary, Méphistophélès. Originally trained as a pianist, Boutillier first made his mark in 2018 when he stepped in at the last minute to perform the role of Luddorf in Gounod’s La Nonne sanglante, also at the Opéra-Comique. His acclaimed performance earned him public recognition. Seven years later, he returns to the same venue in another devilishly demanding role—a return to his roots and a true delight in store for the Parisian audience eagerly awaiting him.

This new Faust production, a co-production with the Opéra de Lille and the Palazzetto Bru Zane, brings the Opéra-Comique’s season to a close. Also on the program: Gluck’s L‘Île de Merlin ou Le Monde renversé, to be performed on June 24, 26, and 28, 2025—a fantastical, satirical tale, reimagined by Myriam Marzouki for the Opéra-Comique Academy.

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And to discover the new Opera-Comique’s season, it’s here!

Performance of Faust – c – Opéra-Comique