Joseph Chenier’s “Charles IX ou l'École des rois” is considered a key catalyzer on the path leading to the French Revolution.

With his controversial depiction of the French Monarch Charles IX, Chenier presented a Republican perspective on the French aristocracy prior to the French Revolution. François Joseph Talma’s performance as the king also led to the play's popularity.

What were ticket sales like for performances of this play over time. In particular how did lodge attendance change over time and how did parterre attendance change over time?

By: Deniz Aksel, Karleigh Moore, Benjamin Reynolds