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How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly is capturing the essence of France

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PARIS (AP) — In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics. “I was overwhelmed at first. I wondered how I could create a show where everyone can feel represented as part of this great union,” admits Jolly, the actor and stage director who was tapped two years ago to helm the artistic direction of th…

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How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director who has won 3 Moliere prizes captures the essence of France

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Olympics ceremony director capturing French essence

Thomas Jolly is preparing to share France with the world at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.

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How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly is capturing the essence of France

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