The cast of Molière's 'Le Malade Imaginaire' (The Hypochondriac) at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama.

Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

Actors await their turn in the artists' foyer. A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A moment in the wings during a performance of Molière's 'The Misanthrope'. A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

Backstage the help of a dresser can be indispensable. A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

Two actresses, two generations: a mother and daughter in the same play. A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

A look behind the scenes at the Comédie-Française, Paris' number one venue for classical drama. Founded by Louis IV in 1680 the theater is also known as the Maison de Molière, the playwright whose work is performed most frequently. In January a special program paid homage to this great 17th century writer, who mocked the behavior and conventions he saw in the class conscious society around him.

People in the News,3rd prize