Théâtre du Nouveau Monde

The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (French pronunciation: [teɑtʁ dy nuvo mɔ̃d]; TNM) is a theatre company and venue located on rue Sainte-Catherine in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1951 (1951), it launched with the classic play L'Avare by Molière.^[1]

The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde on 84 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest in Montréal.

Initially located at the Gesù (1951–1958), it subsequently moved to the Orpheum, then after 1966 it transferred to the salle Port-Royal at Place des Arts and remained there until 1972.

In 1972, the TNM bought the building where the Gayety Theatre and later the Théâtre de la Comédie-Canadienne once performed. The building was renovated in 1997 by Montreal architect Dan Hanganu.^[1]

Founders

• Jean-Louis Roux^[2]
• Jean Gascon^[2]
• Guy Hoffmann^[2]
• Georges Groulx^[2]
• Robert Gadouas^[2]
• Éloi de Grandmont^[2]

Directors

• Jean Gascon (1951–1966)
• Jean-Louis Roux (1966–1982)
• André Pagé (1981)
• Olivier Reichenbach (1982–1992)
• Lorraine Pintal (1992-)^[1][2]

See also

• Théâtre du Rideau Vert
• Compagnons de Saint-Laurent