Chicago the musical sets the Casino de Paris alight in 2025

Few know it yet, but on November 7, 2025, Chicago returns to the Casino de Paris with Shy’m in a starring role. This Stage Entertainment France production is already booking up fast, confirming the high level of anticipation. Our investigation of several sources confirms a more streamlined staging and an intrigue between corruption and celebrity that remains as relevant as ever.

An eventful return to Paris

From November 7, 2025, the Casino de Paris will be transformed into a temple of jazz and cabaret with the return of Chicago le musical. Parisian audiences will have until January 31, 2026 to savor this stage resurrection, which has left its mark on Broadway since its creation in 1975. To keep up with demand, the show is scheduled to run 5-6 times a week.

This production takes on a special dimension by giving a central role to Shy’m, a French singer and dancer who brings her modernity and energy to a classic of the repertoire. Unlike other musicals presented in Paris recently, the emphasis is on minimalist scenography and technical precision inspired by Bob Fosse’s original creations.

Why Shy’m is changing the game

Since her acclaimed television and stage appearances, Shy’m has always cultivated a taste for theatrical performances, integrating singing, dancing and acting. In this new challenge, the artist embodies a breath of fresh air that attracts different generations to the musical. The industry admits that her name is a major contributor to box-office success.

Our analysis in the field shows that this association marks a key step for Stage Entertainment France, which is seeking to reconcile loyalty to the work with openness to a wider audience. The gamble is based not only on Shy’m’s reputation, but also on the universal recognition of Chicago as a jazz reference and social satire.

A classic reinterpreted

Created in 1975 by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, Chicago has spanned the decades thanks to its timeless themes of manipulation, political and media corruption, and the unbridled pursuit of fame. Paris regularly plays host to classics of the genre, but this return to the Casino de Paris promises to be a highlight of the 2025-2026 winter cultural calendar.

In 2018-2019, the show presented at Théâtre Mogador had attracted over 300,000 spectators. According to official figures consulted, sales for the current residency are progressing rapidly, confirming audience loyalty to the great musicals in Paris.

Behind the glittering façade of the Casino de Paris, the set promises to reinforce the cynical, jazzy aspect of the story, playing on scenic minimalism to refocus attention on the live orchestra and choreography.

“Shy’m lights up the Casino de Paris stage from November 2025” – Stage Entertainment France

Sober but powerful staging

Insiders know: the sobriety of the staging is a deliberate choice to highlight the gestures of the dancers and the musicality of the orchestra. The choreography, in the spirit of Bob Fosse, accentuates precision, sensuality and overall rhythm. Unlike some highly visual American shows, the Parisian approach focuses more on the intensity of interpretation.

The show retains the dark humor and cynicism of the original libretto. The immersive effect is reinforced by 100% live orchestration, immersing the audience in the atmosphere of 1920s Chicago. The Casino de Paris, with its historic prestige, proves an ideal setting for this type of production.

“The show blends humor and cynicism with jazz and stylish choreography” – Paris Je t’aime

A major cultural event

Between November 7, 2025 and January 31, 2026, performances will punctuate Parisian evenings from Tuesday to Sunday, with several scheduled weekend sessions. The festive season will even see a special evening on December 31, confirming the festive and unifying role of this program.

Since we last checked, some dates have already sold out, proof of the popularity of this production. Fans of musicals know to book early to guarantee the best seats. Stage Entertainment France, on the strength of its experience at Théâtre Mogador, retains its leading role in the field of musicals in Paris.

In accordance with Casino de Paris regulations, children under 3 years of age are not allowed in the auditorium. This precision guarantees not only audience comfort, but also compliance with safety and music-listening quality standards.

Practical information

Address: Casino de Paris, 16 rue de Clichy, 75009 Paris. Metro: Liège (line 13) or Trinité-d’Estienne d’Orves (line 12). Dates: November 7, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Times: Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday 3pm and 8:30pm, Sunday 3pm. Prices: from €29. Tickets: official website or stage-entertainment.fr. Under 3s are not admitted.

In the event of strong demand, extensions are not ruled out, depending on the success of the Parisian public. In the meantime, the event is already shaping up to be one of the highlights of the winter cultural season.