Three special performances of Long Time No See at Théâtre Monnot, November 26, 27 and 28, 2026
BEIRUT, NOVEMBER 2026 — After an eight-year absence from Lebanese stages, singer-songwriter and actor Mike Massy announces his return to Lebanon with Long Time No See — عاش مين شافكن, a musical and theatrical show at Théâtre Monnot in Beirut on November 26, 27 and 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM.
Written, composed, conceived, staged and performed by Mike Massy, this 80-minute show combines live music, theatre, humour, personal storytelling and audience interaction.
It marks the artist’s return to his home country following several years devoted to his international career, as well as the beginning of a new artistic chapter that will continue abroad from January 2027.
A creation between concert and theatre
Long Time No See offers an intimate stage experience in which Mike Massy explores reunion, identity, roots and the connection with his audience.
Performed in Arabic, French and English, the show features some of his signature songs, compositions for film and television, and new works.
Among them are Ana Min Al Moussiqa, a duet with his father, and Ibn El Shams (Son of the Sun), a new song devoted to his relationship with Lebanon and his audience. A duet with his mother is also among the show’s personal moments.
Musical direction and piano accompaniment are by Alexandre Missakian, with lighting design by Ahmed Hafez and a production of Tanya Nasr.
Thirty years on the international stage
Active since 1996, Mike Massy is a leading figure on the Lebanese and international music scene.
Known as the “Prince of intellectual Pop,” he is distinguished by an artistic approach that brings together Arabic song, classical music, French chanson, jazz and theatre.
Trained at the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music, the Lebanese University and the Richard Cross School in Paris, he pursues parallel careers as a singer, composer, actor and vocal mentor.
He notably played the title role in Jésus de Nazareth à Jérusalem, a French musical production created with Pascal Obispo and Christophe Barratier, performed for more than 430,000 spectators.
He has performed on numerous international stages, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, the Cairo Opera House, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and major venues across France.
His discography comprises more than twenty albums, original film and television scores and several international collaborations. He has also received the Murex d’Or for musical innovation.
A return to his roots before a new international tour
For Mike Massy, these reunions with his Lebanese audience are an essential moment in his journey.
“I am not coming back to recount the success I have achieved elsewhere. I am coming back to reconnect with what first inspired me to set out and conquer the world. Long Time No See is not a look back at the past. It is a new momentum, a declaration of love to my roots and my audience.”
The Beirut performances will open this new chapter, ahead of the show’s international tour beginning in Dubai on January 22, 2027.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Show: Long Time No See — عاش مين شافكن
Artist: Mike Massy
Dates: November 26, 27 and 28, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM
Venue: Théâtre Monnot, Achrafieh, Beirut
Duration: 80 minutes
Languages: Arabic, French and English
Tickets: Antoine Ticketing
CREATIVE TEAM AND PRODUCTION
Concept, composition, writing, staging and performance: Mike Massy
Musical direction and piano: Alexandre Missakian
Lighting design: Ahmed Hafez
Production: Tanya Nasr
Press and communications: Rita Bassil