Some homecomings deserve more than applause. They deserve to be felt: Eight years. That is how long Lebanese singer, composer, and actor Mike Massy has been away from the Lebanese stage—eight years of music, international performances, artistic discoveries, and stories collected along the way.
But some places never stop calling us home.
On November 26, 27, and 28, 2026, Mike Massy returns to Beirut’s Théâtre Monnot with Long Time No See — عاش مين شافكن, an intimate musical and theatrical experience that promises something far more personal than an ordinary concert.
And perhaps the most beautiful part of this return is that he is not coming home to revisit yesterday. He is coming home to begin something new.
Long Time No See: More Than a Concert, a Reunion
There is something particularly moving about an artist returning to the place where everything started.
For Mike Massy, Lebanon has always been more than a country of origin. It is part of his musical identity, the inspiration behind his compositions, and a connection that distance has never erased.
After performing on celebrated international stages, from New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Cairo Opera House and major venues across France, his next destination carries a different kind of significance.
Beirut.
Not because it is the biggest stage, but because it is home.
As Mike Massy beautifully expresses:
“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.”
And that is precisely what makes this return worth celebrating.
When Music, Theatre, and Memories Share the Same Stage
What happens when a musician refuses to be confined to music alone?
You get Mike Massy.
For 80 minutes, Long Time No See invites audiences into a world where music and theatre meet, where humour interrupts nostalgia, and where personal stories find their way into songs.
Performed in Arabic, French, and English, the show brings together some of his most beloved compositions, music from film and television, new creations, theatrical storytelling, and spontaneous exchanges with the audience.
His artistic versatility has long been one of his defining qualities. As a singer, pianist, composer, and actor, Mike Massy has built a career that moves naturally between musical traditions and theatrical expression.
This time, however, the stage becomes something even more personal: a place to share the stories and emotions behind the artist.
And there are some particularly touching surprises awaiting the audience.
A Father, a Mother, and the Music That Connects Generations
Among the new compositions featured in the performance is Ana Min Al Moussiqa, a duet with Mike Massy’s father.
Another intimate moment comes through a duet with his mother, bringing family voices into an artistic experience already shaped by memories, belonging, and affection.
There is something wonderful about an artist who has travelled the world and brings his family into the music he shares upon returning home.
The show also introduces Ibn El Shams (Son of the Sun), a composition exploring his connection with Lebanon and the audience that has accompanied him on his journey.
These are not simply additions to a concert program. They reveal the emotional heart of the production: the relationships, memories, and people that remain part of us, no matter how far life takes us.
Mike Massy: From Lebanon to the World, and Back Again
Since beginning his career in 1996, Mike Massy has developed an artistic language entirely his own.
His work crosses Arabic music, classical influences, French chanson, jazz, and musical theatre. His discography includes more than twenty albums, alongside original scores for film and television.
Among his notable accomplishments is his leading role in Jésus de Nazareth à Jérusalem, a French musical production associated with Pascal Obispo and Christophe Barratier that reached more than 430,000 spectators.
He has also been recognized with a Murex d’Or for musical innovation.
But beyond the achievements, titles, and international venues is an artist whose creative curiosity continues to evolve.
Perhaps that is why Long Time No See feels particularly meaningful. It is not a farewell to one chapter or a celebration of past accomplishments.
It is an invitation to discover what comes next.
Following the three Beirut performances, the show is scheduled to begin its international journey in Dubai on January 22, 2027.
And this time, the new adventure begins in Lebanon.
Why This Homecoming Matters
Lebanon has always been a country where art finds a way to speak, even during the most difficult chapters of its history.
Our musicians, writers, filmmakers, actors, and creative voices continue to carry pieces of Lebanon into the world. And when one of those voices returns, there is something worth acknowledging beyond the performance itself.
At Executive-Women Global, we believe that supporting culture means supporting the people, stories, and creative visions that connect communities.
Mike Massy’s homecoming is an opportunity to celebrate Lebanese artistic talent, the power of creative expression, and the lasting relationship between an artist and the place that shaped him.
Because success abroad is beautiful.
But being welcomed home has a beauty of its own.
Three Nights in Beirut. One Beautiful Reunion.
For those who have followed Mike Massy’s music throughout the years, this is an opportunity to reconnect.
For those discovering his work for the first time, it is an invitation to experience an artist whose voice travels effortlessly between languages, musical styles, and emotions.
And for Beirut, it is another reason to gather around art, music, and the stories that bring us together.
Long time no see, Mike Massy. Welcome home.
Save the Dates: Long Time No See — عاش مين شافكن
Artist:
Mike Massy
Dates: November 26, 27 & 28, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM
Venue: Théâtre Monnot, Achrafieh, Beirut
Duration: 80 minutes
Languages: Arabic, French & English
Tickets: Available through Antoine Ticketing
MIKE MASSY
A Theatrical Concert
Produced by Tanya Nasr
CREATIVE TEAM
Conceived, Written, Composed, Staged & Performed by Mike Massy
Musical Direction & Piano: Alexandre Missakian
Lighting Design: Ahmed Hafez
Sound Design & Mixing Scarlet Saad & Elie Kallab
PRODUCTION & TECHNICAL
Stage Manager Boutros Hanna
Live Sound Engineer Georges Abi Aad
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA
Press & Public Relations Rita Bassil
Digital Strategy Lea Akl
Videography & Editing Sary Asmar & Rayan Ghorra
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this long-awaited reunion. Reserve your seats and welcome Mike Massy back to the Lebanese stage.
