Crazy Horse and Purgatoire-54 Paradis, an exhibition and events space for contemporary arts and new ideas in cooking, have great pleasure in presenting, in April 2014, « The Fabulous Crazy Horse : a look behind the lights ».

This events presents an exceptional exhibition of photographs celebrating femininity and glamour, a unique artistic collaboration between Riccardo Tinelli and the Crazy Horse.

His first experience working with the famous Paris cabaret left Riccardo under the charming spell of this landmark of Parisian nightlife, fascinated by the atmosphere and ambience he found there.

Hoping to penetrate its enchanting mysteries, Riccardo extended his stay to explore the Crazy Horse and bring us an artist’s vision of this special place.

Glamorous and original, the Crazy Horse shows touch our sensuality and our imagination.

Capture some unique and privileged moments

Riccardo Tinelli has sought to capture some unique and privileged moments to show us the dancers as they truly are. Their natural sensuality and spontaneity hide the complexity and rigour required of a professional dancer. With the photographer’s lens as their accomplice, they play along with the camera to reveal some rare and intimate moments.

Behind the lights, the Crazy Horse girls reveal a world of fantasy and myth. Sparkling bodies in impossible poses. Beautiful and elegant costumes. Enigmatic expressions and impish smiles. Mischievous and seductive… In his photographs, Riccardo Tinelli reveals the fascinating characters of these dancers, totally committed to their passion: dance. Much more than a passion, it is an ever-present obsession, a vector of creativity and a means of communication. Visitors to the exhibition will get a chance to see “behind the lights” and discover the soul of this celebrated Paris cabaret.

Riccardo Tinelli, professional fashion photographer

Riccardo Tinelli was born in Treviso, Italy. He is a professional fashion photographer. Riccardo bought his first camera at the age of 17. He has been photographing continuously ever since, drawing inspiration from everyday life.

His work shows a dynamic world of smooth and colorful shapes and exotic landscapes. He divides his time between New York and the 10th arrondissement of Paris.

The Crazy Horse and his artistic signature

The original Crazy Horse cabaret – also commonly referred to as Le Crazy – was founded in 1951 in Paris by Alain Bernardin, an avant-garde artist, passionate admirer of women and the female form. Fascinated by American show girls and the United States in general, he was driven by a single idea: to make artistic creation and women the focus of his cabaret.

Over the years, Bernardin developed a unique and highly recognizable artistic signature. Each of his acts was conceived as a tableau with its own storyline, combining classically trained dancers with perfect, arched bodies dressed primarily in lights, with original choreography, sets, projections, and the latest musical and fashion trends. This artistic signature was rapidly appraised among artists as well as the general public – pleasing women and men alike.

Still today Le Crazy’s rich artistic legacy is recognized and celebrated among artists and designers, with many of whom Le Crazy has collaborated on numerous shows and creative projects, including: Christian Louboutin, Swizz Beatz, Beyoncé, David Lynch, Bob Sinclar, Roberto Cavalli, Ellen von Unwerth, Paco Rabanne, Karl Lagerfeld, Emmanuel Ungaro, César, Kylie Minogue, Azzedine Alaia, Christina Aguilera, Philippe Decouflé, Ali Mahdavi, etc.

After more than sixty years since its inception, Le Crazy continues to reinvent itself and the inexhaustible subject of women and femininity. The cabaret company has diversified its activities and developed its unique brand and know-how far beyond France.

An unforgettable evening: dining in one of the cult places of French culinary excellence after (or before) attending Crazy Horse Paris, a celebration of the quintessence of femininity. Let yourself be seduced…

Le Fouquet's : a mythic dinner ont the Champs-Elysées

More than a restaurant, Fouquet’s is a legend… Listed as a Historic Monument since 1990, the establishment is the favored meeting place for the worlds of cinema and the arts.

The menu, created with three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, showcases creativity in the purest tradition of French gastronomy. Your menu, put together in this spirit, will carry you off to the gates of perfection. With the Fouquet’s, your dinner and then (or after) your show at Crazy Horse Paris will be unforgettable!

Lasserre : a star among the stars

On rue Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Michelin-starred restaurant Lasserre is a true institution of French cuisine. You will dine in a warm and cozy atmosphere, decorated with taste in the purest spirit of the 50s, under the spectacular sunroof painted by Louis Touchagues. The dishes, of an exceptional delicacy, will seduce your palate… before succumbing to the pleasure of the eyes with Crazy Horse Paris show, which you will be able to attend before or after your dinner.

Which exceptional table will you choose for your dinner and show package at Crazy Horse?

An unforgettable evening: dining in one of the cult places of French culinary excellence after (or before) attending Crazy Horse Paris, a celebration of the quintessence of femininity. Let yourself be seduced…

Le Fouquet's : a mythic dinner on the Champs-Elysées

More than a restaurant, Fouquet’s is a legend… Listed as a Historic Monument since 1990, the establishment is the favored meeting place for the worlds of cinema and the arts.

The menu, created with three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, showcases creativity in the purest tradition of French gastronomy. Your menu, put together in this spirit, will carry you off to the gates of perfection. With the Fouquet’s, your dinner and then (or after) your show at Crazy Horse Paris will be unforgettable!

Laserre : a star among the stars

On rue Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Michelin-starred restaurant Lasserre is a true institution of French cuisine. You will dine in a warm and cozy atmosphere, decorated with taste in the purest spirit of the 50s, under the spectacular sunroof painted by Louis Touchagues. The dishes, of an exceptional delicacy, will seduce your palate… before succumbing to the pleasure of the eyes with Crazy Horse Paris show, which you will be able to attend before or after your dinner.

What exceptional restaurant will you choose for your dinner and show at Crazy Horse Paris?

Combine an excellent dinner with an exceptional show in one evening? Yes, you can! Choose one of Crazy Horse Paris’s dinner & show offers with our three partner restaurants and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening.

Chez Francis : the quintessence of the great parisian brasserie

We no longer showcase “Chez Francis”, one of the most renowned brasseries in Paris, which will welcome you with style before or after your show at Crazy Horse Paris. Enjoy the finesse of your menu and the refinement of restaurant’s décor during your dinner – and your eye will never tire of the superb view of the Eiffel Tower which is one of the most attractive features of this must-visit institution.

A diner & show experience under the banner of wonder and femininity… from the beautiful “Iron Lady” to the dancers of Crazy Horse Paris!

Chez André : dine in the footsteps of Alain Bernardin

He was a regular there and loved their menu: Chez André, 12, rue Marbeuf, was Crazy Horse Paris founder Alain Bernardin’s the favorite restaurant-brasserie. Once you enter these rooms, rich with history, you will soon understand why. At Chez André, the cuisine is simply refined without ostentation and with a perfect freshness.

Your heart will sway between the bar and the tartare… before finally succumbing to the charms of Crazy Horse Paris dancers

La fermette Marbeuf : a dinner & show with a touch of Art Nouveau

Also on rue Marbeuf, a few minutes from Crazy Horse Paris, you will surely be entranced by the incredible décor of the Fermette Marbeuf: an ideal setting for a romantic dinner in Paris.

Listed as a Historic Monument, the restaurant is an ode to Art Nouveau, which you can contemplate while enjoying your menu, which crystallizes the excellence of French traditional cuisine. After (or before) your gastronomic escapade, you will contemplate the precise and stylized acts of your show at Crazy Horse Paris.

Which restaurant or brasserie will be your choice for your dinner show?

To spend an evening at Crazy Horse Paris is to celebrate beauty and glamour. But then here we are in Paris, and the capital is full of wonders to gaze upon. So Crazy Horse Paris has designed two dinner & show packages that marry the pleasure of the palate with that of the eyes. Discover them! 

Bateaux-Mouches dinner cruise and Crazy Horse Paris show : a magical night along the Seine river

This is easily the most romantic evening among Crazy Horse Paris dinner & show offers. Exploring Paris “along its most beautiful avenue”, the Seine, is a privilege you won’t soon forget. While your boat gracefully rolls upon the waves, you can admire the Louvre Museum, the Town Hall, Notre Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, the National Assembly and the Eiffel Tower. Dazzled by the majesty of these monuments, you will also be captivated by the delicacy of the dishes served for your dinner.

The embarkation point for this dinner & show is at quai d’Alma, a few minutes’ walk from Crazy Horse Paris. This is also where you will disembark and head to your evening’s second experience of Beauty: Crazy Horse Paris show.

Bustronome and Crazy Horse Paris show : an absolutely top deck dinner & show exprience

How would you like to cruise around Paris on a double-decker bus with 360° views, while savoring delicious dishes, and then see Crazy Horse Paris show?  The Bustronome takes you on a tour of Paris through its most emblematic streets and avenues. Starting from the Arc de Triomphe, your journey to the heart of Paris will take you from the Champs-Elysées to the Madeleine, from Notre-Dame to the Pont des Arts, and from Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower. Seated high up on the top deck, your view will be clear and unobstructed so nothing comes between your eyes and the beauties of Paris.

Customized interior, noble wood, wallpaper in the stairwell, upholstered bench seats, table furniture cleverly designed so nothing moves during your evening: the Bustronome offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Throughout the ride, at the smooth cruising speed of 15 km/h, you will be able to savor delicious dishes while discovering Parisian monuments thanks to individual audioguides and an interactive map. The Bustronome will then stop at 10 pm in front of the sparkling Eiffel Tower before dropping you off at the Crazy Horse Paris at 10:20 for the show and its divine Crazy Girls.

So, which strikes your fancy? Bateaux-Mouches or Bustronome  ?

Start or complete your magical evening at the cabaret with a gastronomic experience; Crazy Horse Paris is at your service! A new partner this year for our dinner + show packages, the legendary Ladurée is a sure-fire winner.

Ladurée, pure sophistication

Located on the world’s most beautiful avenue, Ladurée is indisputably one of the jewels of the Champs-Elysées. When you enter this world-famous tearoom, you are embarking on a sophisticated and delicious journey through time. Established in 1862, this sublime destination hosts gourmets from across the globe who come to enjoy its iconic macarons and its historic décor of wood panelling and painted ceilings.

Of course, most people go there for the delicious specialities that Ladurée has elevated to a veritable art form. The delicate Ladurée macarons, in a variety of subtle flavours, are without equal and an eternal foodie favourite. And the restaurant at Ladurée offers this same famous sophistication with a range of delicious sweet and savoury light dishes.

Crazy Horse Paris and Ladurée : an exceptional dinner + show experience

Crazy Horse Paris carefully selects its partner establishments for its dinner + show offers. Starred restaurants, distinctive brasseries, Bateaux-Mouches or the Bustronome, each eatery, in addition to the quality of its food offering, has a “special something” that makes them as unique as they are irresistible.

In selecting Ladurée, the cabaret is proud to continue this tradition by inviting such a legendary establishment to partner with Crazy Horse Paris.

The “Bionic Showgirl” show, on stage at Crazy Horse Paris from June 3 to 16, brings to light an extraordinary artist with a resolutely futuristic femininity: Viktoria Modesta.

This exceptional guest star could only have a show of her dimension: daring, immersive and innovative.

We lift the veil on what is awaiting you in this exclusive show that will go down in history.

Three unique scenes created around the futuristic universe of Viktoria Modesta

At the heart of the show, three scenes are built around the strong personality, the aesthetic world and the extraordinary charisma of Viktoria Modesta. As a proud queen and the masterful interpreter of these amazing and spectacular moments, the artist is accompanied by her “Girl Squad” of Crazy Girls to “push the limits of femininity in the most innovative and surprising way.”

Interpreting the woman of the future she resolutely embodies, Viktoria Modesta will present in particular a number inspired by “Prototype”, the viral clip with 12 million views that has propelled her to the spotlight with her famous and amazing prosthetic spike leg made of polished metal.

Crazy Horse Paris leaps into the future with its new guest muse

The honor of welcoming iconic designers and guest stars, with very marked and personal universes, and creating shows with them that combine their universe and the expertise of Crazy Horse Paris has been part of the DNA of the cabaret for more than ten years, following its acquisition by the Belgian businessman Philippe Lhomme and under the artistic direction of Andrée Deissenberg.

This ensures that the dazzling shows are developed in perfect symbiosis, in a relentless search of emotion and beauty. After Dita Von Teese, Conchita Wurst, Christian Louboutin, Philippe Decouflé, Chantal Thomass and Arielle Dombasle, this new and exciting project is another collaboration to add to the list, augmenting the creativity of the now legendary signature of the cabaret.

For the first time and exclusively on the Crazy Horse Paris stage, Viktoria Modesta will embody the “Bionic Showgirl”, an extraordinary muse and performer, in creations combining technology and art to sublimate Woman in all her splendor and power.

Viktoria Modesta, as the Bionic Showgirl at Crazy Horse Paris from Crazy Horse Paris on Vimeo.

A cosmopolitan and avant-garde team for this show-event

An international team of young innovative designers is behind the various elements of the show’s spectacular scenes, based on choreographies created by the talented Stephane Jarny, with the participation of Lara Laquiz, to original music by Madeaux, a popular young American producer.

As for the styling, the show offers an immersion in a completely unique retro-futuristic and ultra-glamorous universe, featuring couture pieces, surprising masks, and artistic and bionic prostheses.

You will be amazed by the architectural costumes from the Bulgarian Jivomir Domoustchiev, the metal couture pieces from the Spaniard Manuel Albarran and the cosmic masks from the Estonian artist Tanel Veerne.  

Not to mention Anouk Wipprecht’s spectacular prostheses, dreamed up by Viktoria Modesta and designed in collaboration with Koleman Prosthetics, The Alternative Limb Project and Joe Di Prima, which will be accompanied by shoes made to measure by the brand United Nude.

In one of the numbers, Viktoria will also wear fantastic accessories by the New York designer CreepyYeha and the sexy English lingerie house Atelier Bordelle will dress the Crazy Girls.

As for the technology side of things, Crazy Horse Paris appealed to Minuit Une, a young French company that is revolutionizing lighting codes thanks to its new IVL technology, as well as OUCHHH, a very advanced digital creation studio based in Istanbul, and Giglam.