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Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular... Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and—above all—LOVE, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind. How wonderful life is...at the Moulin Rouge.

"Yes they can-can! 'Moulin Rouge!' has a battery that never runs down." Variety Bob Verini

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical  is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical  is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Yes! Moulin Rouge! The Musical 's original Broadway cast recording is available on both vinyl and CD at various major retailers. The album is also offered on most streaming and digital music services.

Yes, be advised that Moulin Rouge! The Musical has moments were strobe lights, flashing lights, gunfire and fog are used.

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Derek most recently received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Nick Healy in  Jagged Little Pill . Other Broadway credits include Anastasia  (OBC),  The Bridges of Madison County  (OBC),  Wicked  (10th Anniversary Company). Off-Broadway/Regional:  Dogfight  (Second Stage, Clive Barnes Award nomination),  Carrie  (MCC),  Diner  (Signature Theatre, D.C.),  Unknown Soldier  (Williamstown Theatre Festival),  Hairspray  (Hollywood Bowl). Television: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin  (HBO Max, fall 2022), City on a Hill, The Code, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Quantico, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU, Carrie Diaries .

Courtney Reed joins the Broadway company directly from the  Moulin Rouge! The Musical  First National Tour, where she originated the role of Satine. She is best known for originating the role of Princess Jasmine in the Broadway company of Disney’s  Aladdin , for which she received a Grammy nomination. She was last seen in Lauren Yee’s award-winning play  Cambodian Rock Band  at Signature Theatre. She made her Broadway debut in  Mamma Mia!  and also had the honor of being a part of the closing company of  In the Heights  as Carla. Her TV credits include Liza on Demand, Search Party, The Affair, Law & Order: SVU, White Collar, NYC 22, CSI: NY .

Born George O'Dowd in 1961, Boy George rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic band Culture Club. First appearing on Top of the Pops with Culture Club in 1982, he instantly had people talking. The pop sensations went on to achieve seven UK Top 10 singles, nine Top 10 singles in the USA, and nine Top 20 singles in Australia - including “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” and have sold in excess of 100 million singles and 50 million albums. Attracting high praise from a variety of publications that include Rolling Stone and MTV and having gained truly global recognition, the Grammy Award winning singer has created a World-wide presence that transcends age, race, colour, creed, nationality and even religion. George remains the most colourful pop star in British History.  He’s ever present and relevant in today’s World with sell out worldwide tours, a new Album, numerous TV shows and a global audience who love the British National Treasure and Global Icon that is Boy George.

David Harris has received multiple award wins/nominations for performances on stages in his native country Australia including Miss Saigon (Chris), Legally Blonde (Emmett), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Tick), Wicked (Fiyero), Into the Woods (Baker), The Full Monty (Malcolm) and Chess (Anatoly). In North America, he’s appeared regionally at Goodspeed in Rags (Max Bronfman) and Anything Goes (Billy Crocker); Barrington Stage in Ragtime ( Father); Theaterworks in Next to Normal (Dan, Connecticut Critics nomination); and, Connecticut Repertory Theatre in Les Misérables (Jean Valjean) International Concert credits include Stephen Schwartz’s “Defying Gravity,” Boublil / Schönberg’s “Do You Hear the People Sing?”

André Ward has appeared on Broadway in Escape to Margaritaville, Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever (OBC), Something Rotten and The Producers . He’s appeared in the national tours of Pippin (Leading Player), The Producers, Ragtime (Chicago company), Cinderella and Dreamgirls . Regional credits include Dot (Peoples Light), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Portland Center Stage) and Elegies (Barrington Stage). His TV/Film credits include Pose, The Forty-Year-Old Version, Murphy Brown, Master of None, High Maintenance, Elementary, Difficult People, Broad City .

Ricky Rojas created the role of Santiago in  Moulin Rouge! The Musical  first in Boston in 2018 and then for the show’s Broadway premiere in 2019. He made his Broadway debut in 2009 in  Burn the Floor . He’s appeared in London’s West End in  Sister Act the Musical ,  Tonight’s the Night: Rod Stewart Musical ,  Grease ,  Burn the Floor  (Shaftesbury);  Flashdance the Musical ,  Pirates of Penzance ,  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  (Adelphi);  Fame: The Musical  (Aldwych); and  The Buddy Holly Story  (Novello).

Sophie Carmen-Jones originated the role of Nini in the West End company of  Moulin Rouge! The Musical  when it premiered in London in 2021. She’s also appeared on London’s West End in  Jersey Boys ,  Viva   Forever!  (original cast),  Wicked  and  We Will Rock You  and on tour in the UK as Velma Kelly in  Chicago . Her television credits include One Day (Netflix), Dark Money (BBC), Cleaning Up (ITV), White Gold (BBC) and Unforgotten (ITV). She’s appeared on film in  The Little Mermaid, Death on the Nile, Cinderella, Rocketman, Cats, Aladdin  and  Beauty and the Beast .

Oyoyo Joi is one of eight kids to HERO parents. NYC grown and so happy to be here. Broadway:  MJ The Musical ,  The Book of Mormon . Tours:  The Book of Mormon ,  Memphis . Film:  Lamb of God ( Mary of Bethany),  Green Flake  (Executive Producer).

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First Preview Date: Jun 28, 2019 Opening Date: Jul 25, 2019 Closing Date: Open ended Show Run Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes with 1 intermission

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and — above all — love.

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1899. Inside the Moulin Rouge and in various parts of Paris.

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Book by John Logan. Based on the 2001 Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce, Twentieth Century Fox. Based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Directed by Alex Timbers, Matt DiCarlo. Choreographed by Nancy Renée Braun, Sonya Tayeh.

Starring: Courtney Reed, Derek Klena. Also Starring: David Harris, André Ward, Sophie Carmen-Jones, Boy George, Ricky Rojas.

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Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to  Moulin Rouge! The Musical !

Aug. 2 - Sep. 24, 2023

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Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical !

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical  is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and—above all—Love. With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical—it is a state of mind.

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Please note that this production uses fog, haze, and strobing light effects.

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Theater Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (North American Tour)

by Stephen Best on April 23, 2022

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SPECTACULAR! SPECTACULAR!

If a high-kicking, visually spellbinding, toe-tapping night out is what you love in entertainment, have I got just the show for you. Even though the original opening night was delayed a bit by a partial cast-wide Covid-19 outbreak, everyone is now back, healthy and bringing their A+ game eight shows a week at the Nederlander Theatre as part of the national tour. The opulent, 10 time Tony Award-winning new show, Moulin   Rouge ! The Musical , is bringing their message of “Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love” to a ravenous Windy City audience. It is very easy to see while this production won awards including Best Musical, Best Costume Design, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations and Best Scenic Design. Simply put, this show is the best. You can use all the superlatives; dazzling, opulent, stunning, breathtaking. Each certainly applies. The surface charms of  Moulin   Rouge ! The Musical  are absolutely undeniable.

Set in a nightclub in 1899 Paris, and based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film of the same name, the Moulin   Rouge  is advertised as a place where “all your dreams will come true”. Everyone is stunning, everyone is lavishly adorned, everyone is incredibly flexible. Seriously, Sonya Tayeh’s sensual and powerful choreography appears to defy the laws of gravity and just about any advanced yoga class. It is impossible to not find a song you recognize, because this musical features what felt like all of them. A Broadway megamix for the post  Glee  generation, featuring samples of over 65 well known songs of the last 5 decades. LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade”, Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”, Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”, Walk The Moon’s “Shut Up And Dance”, Katy Perry’s “Firework”, Sia’s “Chandelier”, Pink’s “Raise Your Glass”,  Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”, Britney Spears’ “Toxic”, Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”, Gnarls Barley’s “Crazy” and “Roxanne” by Sting and the Police. Whew, and truthfully, I have barely scratched the surface of the litany of pop song snippets on display. Credit wunderkind Justin Levine for stitching this varied tapestry of arrangements together so seamlessly. Added to the mix, song pieces from Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Fatboy Slim, The Human League, Elton John, Talking Heads, Lorde, Shirley Bassey, En Vogue, Rolling Stones, No Doubt, Eurythmics, Rhianna and Nat King Cole. If you have ever listened to the radio over the last 50 years, you will absolutely recognize at least one or two…or three of these nostalgic beats.

Director Alex Timbers keeps this Parisian love story pace going full throttle. The club’s star, the “sparkling diamond” Satine, is a dazzling, star-making vehicle for actress Courtney Reed. Previously best known for originating the role of Princess Jasmine in  Disney’s Aladdin  on Broadway, Reed continues to stun. Her courtesan character is promised to the villainous Duke of Monroth, the winningly smarmy David Harris. Unbeknownst to the Duke, penniless writer, Christian, a fabulous Connor Ryan, gets to her first in a frenzied chaos of mistaken identity. It would be tough to call this a love triangle, as Satine gives the duke everything but her heart. The rub, the duke is financing her new show, and she is an essential part of his deal with club owner, Harold Zidler, a scene-stealing Austin Durant. Adding to the fun, uncompromising temperamental French director, Toulouse-Lautrec, a charming Andre Ward, Tango Dancer/Choreographer/Gigolo, Santiago, Gabe Martinez, the lusty Argentinian with a burning passion for the conniving and ambitious chorus girl, Nini, played with athletic fury by Libby Lloyd. The name of the show within a show, why “Bohemian Rhapsody” of course, a reference to British rock band Queen. The pop culture references are never-ending.

For those of us who have seen the original production at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York, the staging in Chicago kept most of the same visual elements. The giant elephant! The spinning windmill! The pre-show contortionists!  Even the knife swallowers, although here they are only on the stage, not peppered throughout the theater. I remember originally thinking,  how in the world will this be able to tour?  The answer, quite nicely. Derek McLane’s incredibly ornate set design offers so much more any other national tour I have seen launched in the last decade. Catherine Zuber’s sumptuous costuming, beaded gowns, velvet gloves, Parisian couture, layered cancan skirts, is a rainbow explosion feast for the eyes. David Brian Brown’s wig and hair design is of note as well, both busy and essential on a cast of nearly three dozen. It is also wonderful to see so many Windy City alumni amongst the cast. Leading lady, Courtney Reed, originally from Elgin, Illinois. Ensemble member Adrienne Balducci, easily recognizable from her performance in a pre-pandemic production of  A Chorus Line  at Porchlight Music Theatre. Principal standby Denzel Tsopnang, from Mercury Theater’s  Sister Act the Musical,  played here just before the holidays.

Moulin   Rouge ! The Musical  is a feast for the eyes and the ears. Blending a vast array of popular music, sensual and strapping choreography displayed by a most talented of troupes, and the most dazzling costuming seen on stage in decades, it is hard to imagine any other show that provides this much bang for your entertainment buck. Stay through the entire curtain call, particularly if seated on the main floor. You are showered by both inspired performances as well as a tsunami of heart-shaped confetti exploding from the stage. After nearly two years of shutdown, who isn’t ready for a rambunctious party?  Moulin   Rouge ! The Musical  delivers.

photos by Matthew Murphy

Moulin Rouge! The Musical North American Tour reviewed at Nederlander Theatre (plays in Chicago thru May 14, 2022) most perf: Tu, Thurs, Fri at 7:30; Wed at 2 & 7:30; Sat at 2 & 8; Sun at 2 & 7:30 for tickets, call 800 775 2000 or visit Broadway in Chciago for more shows, visit  Theatre in Chicago

for more tour dates and cities, visit MoulinRougeMusical.com

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POP THE CHAMPAGNE, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL IS THE WINNER OF 10 TONY AWARDS -- INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!  Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love, MOULIN ROUGE ! is more than a musical — it is a state of mind. 

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Pop the champagne:  Moulin Rouge! The Musical  is the winner of 10 Tony Awards ® , including Best Musical!

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to  Moulin Rouge! The Musical . Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers,  Moulin Rouge! The Musical  is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and—above all—Love. With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh;  Moulin Rouge!  is more than a musical—it is a state of mind.

Photos: the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade.

© 2023 Global Creatures. Moulin Rouge® is a registered trademark of Moulin Rouge

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Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Atmosphere Haze and fog, strobe lights, confetti cannons and a prop gun.

Run time is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.

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The tour is now playing in Minneapolis

The cast is led by Courtney Reed as Satine and Conor Ryan as Christian, as well as Austin Durant as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Gabe Martínez as Santiago and Libby Lloyd as Nini. Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer is the Satine Alternate. The cast also includes Nicci Claspell , Harper Miles , Andrés Quintero, Adrienne Balducci , Andrew Brewer , Jack Cahill -Lemme, Sam J. Cahn , Darius Crenshaw , Alexander Gil Cruz , Alexa De Barr , Tamrin Goldberg , Alexis Hasbrouck , Jordan Fife Hunt , Justin Keats , Tyler John Logan , Tanisha Moore , Brayden Newby , Kent Overshown , Amy Quanbeck , Adéa Michelle Sessoms, Jenn Stafford , Denzel Tsopnang , Travis Ward-Osborne , Sharrod Williams , Jennifer Wolfe and Ricardo A. Zayas .

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Chris Jones , Chicago Tribune : The eye-popping design elements of this show really are a reason to attend: The set, by Derek McLane , is like a box of chocolates. It's ornate but also designed to mutate according to how it is lit by Justin Townsend . And Catherine Zuber 's costumes truly are a banquet of retro Parisian sensuality, a fusion of erotica and nostalgia. No wonder the people all around me Wednesday kept exhaling little gurgles of repressed pleasure.

Catey Sulliban, Chicago Sun-Times : If you can ignore the story, you're left with an inarguably entertaining night of music. This is a production that brings out the confetti cannons in the very first song and ramps things up from there. That rock-concert-adjacent, frenetic, hallucinogenic, sequin tsunami aesthetic is almost impossible to resist.

Misha Davenport, BroadwayWorld : Reed's Satine is enchanting. Though hardened from the circumstances of her upbringing, she is determined to eke out the best life that she can for herself and those around her. She and Ryan both share intense chemistry and are both able to match each other in vocal prowess.

Minneapolis Reviews

Korey Beyersdorf, BroadwayWorld : If you like pop music, this show will delight you from beginning to end. This Broadway megamix of hits (over 70 are credited in the show) mashes up songs from the 60's to present day, often bringing the audience to laugh with delight as a song was cleverly mixed into a scene. I'll admit, jukebox musicals are not usually my thing, but I was impressed by how Music Supervisor Justin Levine was able to weave each song flawlessly together. The second act stunner "Crazy Rolling" takes two amazing songs ("Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley and "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele) and uses them to show how painful and intense (and ultimately, ill-fated) the love between Christian and Satine truly is.

Jared Fessler, BroadwayWorld : Of course, many of us have seen the film version. When you walk into the Orpheum theatre, you are immediately blown away by the set with its dazzling display of lights, the elephant, and windmill. It feels like you are in the Moulin Rouge. The show begins with a big number of talented cast members and dance numbers. The crowd was already going wild, and the energy was through the roof.

Boo Segersin, Twin Cities Arts Reader : Based on the Oscar-winning movie of the same name, Moulin Rouge does a fantastic job at adapting the story for the stage and contemporary audiences. While not an exact copy of the film, this jukebox musical (book by John Logan) hits many of the same beats. It also updates the soundtrack, with musical theatre versions of many more recent hits alongside the older ones used in the film's iconic production numbers. These popular and recognizable songs means the audience does not need to try as hard to understand the lyrics and parse out what is happening in the plot. This creates and easy entrance into the show and the audience audibly engaged with the show in ways not often heard in the theatre, especially in Minnesota. Whoops, claps, and hollers were not uncommon as easily recognizable songs began, and when they finished, the audience exploded with cheers.

Buell Theatre - Denver, CO

On Stage Colorado: It's a ton of fun, all driven by a powerhouse pit band and a topnotch cast full of big voices. Of course, if you're going to do a musical about a place famous for its dancing, choreography is key, and Moulin Rouge goes well above and beyond. Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh, the numbers feature not just a lot of technical expertise but also high-speed changes and sharp changes aided by creative blackouts and other lighting shifts. The costumes by Catherine Zuber are amazing - particularly the highly versatile can-can dresses.

Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA

Steve Murray, BroadwayWorld : Red and Ryan work well together as the doomed couple with fine voices. Harris's Duke is amply detestable, and Andre Ward is a standout as Toulouse-Lautrec. Austin Durant is the slimy Harold Zidler, proprietor of the Moulin Rouge and pimp for Satine. The ensemble cast is as hardworking as it gets.

Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle : The show, which opened Friday, Sept. 9, at BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre, builds the kind of fin de siècle Paris where characters clutch a ghost light by the neck or heave themselves onto the edge of the proscenium in the depths of their desire or agony. Actually, a lot of the time there are a half-dozen concentric prosceniums, each in the shape of a heart and trimmed in gilt filigree, like a tunnel of love. Tony Award-winning designer Derek McLane created the blinding-in-a-good-way set.

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Christopher Smith, The Orange County Register : Easily the flashiest and crash-bang-iest of recent shows, this road production struts its stuff even before the opening curtain. Sometimes, secondary Tony awards are barely noticeable, but in this case it's the choreography, costumes, lighting, sound and orchestration that power this sensory assault at its galvanizing best.

George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theatre - Salt Lake City, UT

Tyler Hinton, BroadwayWorld : Conor Ryan is a bright-eyed Christian descending into despair, and Courtney Reed (who originated the part of Jasmine in Broadway's ALADDIN) is a steely Satine softening to his advances. Their voices blend beautifully together but also singularly soar in their solos.

Ryan Painter, KUTV : Despite being built out of mishmashed pieces of popular love songs, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" isn't a jukebox musical where you get a bunch of talking, a song performance, and more talking. It's more conventional in a sense, but to suggest that "Moulin Rouge!" is conventional in anything other than structure feels like a step too far. It's controlled chaos. A wash of neon light, can-can dancers, and bit of burlesque surrounding a story of forbidden love set within the underbelly of the Paris red light district. It's not exactly a family show, but it is less scandalous that it could be. There's no nudity and the sex is referenced and teased. I'd call it playful, rather than lurid. I think the appropriate adjective is "bawdy."

Peri Kinder, The City Journals : The Tony Award-winning choreography and costumes create a feeling of wild parties, lowered inhibitions and the possibility of fantasies fulfilled. More than 60 songs are teased, mashed up and sprinkled throughout the show, with many audience members singing along to their favorites.

Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA

Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld : This is, simply put, a pale imitation by creators who didn't trust the story. Instead, they chose to throw everything they could into it and ignore another old adage "less is more". And so, with my three-letter rating system, I give "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" at the Paramount Theatre a blinded and deafened MEH. People already love this story. You don't need to beat them over the head with the vehicle.

Jerald Pierce, Seattle Times : At face value, the quality of the show is top tier. You'll enjoy gorgeous costumes designed by Catherine Zuber and a spectacular set design from Derek McLane. The show really seems to prioritize the spectacle, so much so that it can begin to feel like an assault on the senses. It can be so loud and in-your-face that the quieter moments, like Christian's nervous patter or the cute moments of flirting between the central lovers, come as a blessing. One standout quieter moment is André Ward, who played Toulouse-Lautrec, showcasing his phenomenal voice on his rendition of Nat King Cole's "Nature Boy." But overall, the show struggles to meld the music with the love story at its core.

Keller Auditorium - Portland, OR

Krista Garver, BroadwayWorld : But, honestly, I don't think I've ever seen a show where the plot mattered less. It's really just a springboard for the visual and aural feast that is the real point of this show. And what a feast it is!

Rachel Saslow, Willamette Week : Ecstatic can-can lines. Immersive, glamorous sets made to look like the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. Phenomenal dancing, especially by the exquisite Libby Lloyd, who works her magic as Nini in black lace G-string lingerie. Don't get to your seat late or you'll miss some killer sword-swallowing just before the lights go down.

Walton Arts Center - Fayetteville, AR

Kevin Kinder, Fayetteville Flyer : "Moulin Rouge!" is a jukebox musical on steroids, zipping around from Elton John to Fun. to David Bowie to Madonna to Destiny's Child and more. It's quite chaotic; one such montage moves from Lady Gaga to Soft Cell to The White Stripes to Britney Spears to The Eurythmics in the span of about three minutes. The musical features many of the same songs as the film, but also received an update to include songs from the 22 years since the film debuted.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts - Houston, TX

Chris Vognar, Preview : It's not hard to see how "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" won a whopping 10 Tonys, including best musical. This is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser - you can always tell when a cheering audience actually means it - that has a clear idea of what it wants to do and how to do it. It's also a case study in how just a little bit less can be a lot more in the right medium.

Music Hall at Fair Park - Dallas, TX

Lauryn Angel, Red Carpet Crash : The sets and costumes are some of the most lavish I have seen. When we arrived, the stage was flanked with a large elephant statue on one side, and a working lighted windmill on the other. The stage itself was set with a series of heart-shaped cut-outs, centering on a filigreed heart, framed with a damask curtain - all lit with red and gold lights. The sumptuous style of the movie was definitely replicated here, and combined with the incidental music, created the illusion we might be at the famous nightclub. The gorgeous costumes of the club's denizens kept up this atmosphere. The show definitely nails the aspect of "beauty" in the Bohemian mantra of "Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love.

Fox Theatre - Atlanta, GA

Emma Loggins, FanBolt : The music here is just so, so good. Aside from the film's most memorable songs, there are also countless songs or pieces of songs that the audience will recognize (even a few lines from Paula Cole's I Don't Want to Wait ). The nostalgia is strong here and in the most beautiful way.

Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC

Nicole Ackman, BroadwayWorld : Unfortunately, John Logan 's book for Moulin Rouge! makes changes to the plot that don't serve the show well, and the mountain of music added to it takes away from the emotional beats of the story. It's hard to take Satine's plight seriously when she's singing "Firework" by Katy Perry as her big character introduction song. So everything rests on the musical's design and cast to make it an enjoyable night at the theater.

Aronoff Center - Cincinnati, OH

Taylor Clemons, BroadwayWorld :  John Cardoza  is giving a star turn as Christian. His voice is magnificent and soaring, while his charm and naivete make him seem very warm and inviting.  Courtney Reed  as Satine is doing good work, as she has a great voice and wonderful stage presence. However, I longed for a little bit of fire in her performance.  Austin Durant  is a scene-stealer as Harold Zidler, the owner of the Moulin Rouge. His chemistry with Reed’s Satine is extremely heartwarming, and his second act solo “Chandelier” (yes, that one), is an absolute delight.

Playhouse Square - Cleveland, OH

Roy Berko, BroadwayWorld : The touring production, under the direction of  Alex Timbers , with choreography by  Sonya Tayeh , is high on spectacular scenic design, luxurious costumes, and flashy lighting effects.  It has high energy choreography.   The voices are good. Be aware that, as is often true of the State Theatre and its poor sound design and problematic acoustics, don’t expect to clearly hear the lyrics to the songs and the spoken words. 

Christine Howey, Scene : As Satine, Courtney Reed exerts a powerful vocal presence, especially when she is given the space to sing an entire song through to the end. (We can't be more specific, since the 56-page program wasn't able to squeeze in a song list.) At this performance, the role of her swain Christian was played by understudy Christian Douglas who also sang beautifully but was less successful in creating a compelling character. The owner of the cabaret club, stout Harold Zidler (Austin Durant), offers whatever slight comic relief the show provides. While Durant has a solid set of pipes, he does not command the stage as one would wish.

Kimmel Center [Merriam Theater] - Philadelphia, PA

Jamie Flowers, West End Best Friend : Every aspect of this show blew me away. As soon as you step into the Academy of Music, you are greeted with a champagne bar to get you in the mood. The inside of the theatre is probably as beautiful as the actual Moulin Rouge in Paris, with a lavish, golden interior and 5,000lb crystal chandelier. The stage set is one of the most beautiful that we have seen recently, reportedly almost as stunning as the Broadway stage, with dazzling lights and a beautiful red and gold palette to represent the passion and rich underbelly of Bohemian Paris. It’s a stark façade to the greys used to represent the other parts of Paris, which shows the fascinating dichotomy between fantasy and reality.

Kennedy Center - Washington, DC

Shelby Tyler, BroadwayWorld : While this adaptation of the film is flawless, the jaw-dropping tech for this show will leave you breathless for days to follow. The set designed by Derek Lane alongside  Justin Townsend ’s lighting is exceptional to see in action, highlighting every detail in the stunning costume design by  Catherine Zuber . Bringing this iconic film to life is no easy feat and yet, these three captured the finest elements of this period, pushing the audience to lose themselves in the moment.

Lisa Traiger, DC Theater Arts : From ballads to love songs to full-on bangers, the songs pump up the crowd, then bring them down, before another crescendo of recognizable pop standards rises again. The 12-piece orchestra — two pianos, drums, reeds, trumpet, guitar, bass, violin/viola, and cello — is supplemented with electronic synthesizers for the appropriate discothèque feel. And, audiences, beware, some may find the amplified sound system l o u d. Accompanying this pastiche of songs, choreographer Sonya Tayeh — who made a name for herself on television competition dance shows and music videos, has also created works for Broadway, American Ballet Theatre, and the Martha Graham Dance Company — appropriately leans into the bump-and-grind as much as the step-ball-change. She challenges the excellent cast of dancers with nose-grazing kicks, sensuous pas de deux, an old-school rough-and-tumble male-dominant Apache tango duet, and, of course, the confetti-filled spectacle that is “Lady Marmalade.”

Shea's Performing Arts Center - Buffalo, NY

Michael Rabice, BroadwayWorld : Director  Alex Timbers  puts his own stamp on the production, no doubt influenced by Luhrmann's often dizzying cinematography in the movie. Beautiful people clad in beautiful costumes loom around the set before the show starts, oozing  risque sexuality. Choreographer  Sonya Tayeh  has a large troupe of lithe dancers at her disposal, employing all things French-- the can can pervades mixed with angular dances that would fit a Beyonce tour.

Peter Hall, Buffalo Rising : Again, the voices were strong, and the dancing designed by Sonya Tayeh was exciting, but I wasn’t grabbed.  When I go to a musical I want to be the leading man, I want to be that guy on stage, and I want to despise and boo the villain (if there is one).  I want to fall hopelessly in love with the leading lady, and if she dies on stage I want to go through a least two tissues.

Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY

Colin Fleming-Stumpf, BroadwayWorld : As someone who typically finds Baz Lurhman’s overall aesthetic really off-putting, the stage adaptation of “Moulin Rouge” has the best of both worlds: the movie’s captivating music, lush orchestrations, sultry performers and top-quality choreography without the whip-sawing, overwhelming visuals.

Leah Stacy,  CITY Magazine : But a show of this magnitude can’t stand on curated radio hits alone. It must have a cast that carries the songs, dancing, and ultimately, the audience through the two-and-half hour run time. And reader, this cast is up for the challenge. Every role is played with enthusiasm, from speaking to ensemble — resulting in a fun, sexy romp that will take you from swaying in your seat to dancing through curtain call.

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - Hartford, CT

Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch : Gabrielle McClinton portrays the beautiful Satine, the performer who has endured a hard life. McClinton originated the role of Andelina Baker in “Paradise Square” on Broadway and has starred as the Leading Player in “Pippin.” Christian Douglas is superb in the role of his namesake Christian, the up and coming composer. Douglas made his New York City debut as Charlie Price in the Off-Broadway revival of “Kinky Boots.”

Hippodrome Theatre - Baltimore, MD

Timoth David Copney, BroadwayWorld : Every aspect of Moulin Rouge is visually stunning.  Peter Hylenski ’s sound design strikes that rare balance between orchestrations and vocal levels,  Justin Townsend ’s lights deserve an extra line of credit for perfectly illuminating the fantastic set designed by  Derek McLane , and oh my!  Those costumes by  Catherine Zuber  so expertly capture the feel of the era that I wanted to don one of those can-can skirts myself. Pure tech delights in each and every scene shift and change. And so much of that magic happens with seeming ease, especially for an opening night.

Providence Performing Arts Center - Providence, RI

Andria Tieman, BroadwayWorld : In this production The Moulin Rouge, is a nightclub and performance venue in Paris operated by Harold Zidler, who also serves as Master of Ceremonies.  The venue is frequented both by the Parisian elite and also the young Bohemians who believe in beauty, truth and love above all things.  A recent arrival to Paris, Christian, falls in love with the headline performer, Satine, but their romance is doomed by factors outside of their control.  The stage at PPAC was transformed into an opulent club by luxurious sets by  Derek McLane  and showcased by some of the best use of lighting (designed by  Justin Townsend ) this reviewer has seen in a long time.  I may sound like a broken record at this point, but I will never stop expressing gratitude to touring productions who take the time and effort to create gorgeous and sumptuous physical sets, instead of relying on hacky projection.  The craftsmanship and effort does not go unnoticed, and in the case of this production, really makes the audience feel like this is its own unique experience, rather than a re-hashing of a movie we can stream at home.

Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal : Such enthusiasm compels the cast through energetic scenes, clad in gorgeous costumes and delivering solid vocals throughout. Christian Douglas’ performance as Christian is the standout, as he delivers powerful versions of “Rolling in the Deep” and “Roxanne” in the second act. His counter, Gabrielle McClinton as Satine, has moments of greatness. Her opening number, while perched on a swing above the stage, is a rich medley, starting with “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” that hits some power notes. But her delivery through the show is largely – and disappointingly – inconsistent.

Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH

Richard Sanford, Columbus Underground : As someone who saw the movie when it came out and hasn’t seen it in the intervening 20 years, one of the great pleasures of this stage version is not only updating some of the songs while leaving centerpieces like Christian and Satine bonding over Elton John’s “Your Song” (sung with the right arc of trepidation blossoming into self-assurance by Douglas and McClinton), but piling on the excess – numbers bulge with sometimes bits of seven or eight songs, but they don’t strain; they move easily under those lights.

Boston Opera House - Boston, MA

Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe

Nate Hall and Odessa Gaines, The Tufts Daily : Douglas is instantly likable as Christian, the young artist who hopes to win Satine’s heart. His charisma and crystal-clear voice keep pace with the non-stop energy of the show, and he often outshines McClinton, his onstage love interest. Robert Petkoff excels as Harold Zidler, the jovial ringleader of the club, especially in his wonderful booze-fueled rendition of Sia’s “Chandelier” (2014). Nick Rashad Burroughs and Danny Burgos feel underutilized as Toulouse-Lautrec and Santiago, the boisterous duo who bring Christian to the Moulin Rouge. Although, Santiago has an interesting romantic subplot with cabaret dancer Nini (Sarah Bowden). Act 2 opens with Santiago and Nini’s intimate performance of “Backstage Romance,” a dynamic number with magnificent choreography that complements their resonant vocals. Between the impressive lifts and the actors’ palpable chemistry, this number easily opens the act with a bang.

Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] - Tampa, FL

Drew Eberhard, BroadwayWorld :  Gabrielle McClinton  is beautifully captivating as Satine. She is our “Sparkling Diamond,” in every facet of the phrase. Emotionally grounded, and beautifully captured in stage presence and chemistry. Her moments with Christian will make your heart soar, and ache all at the same time. My only issue here, is she comes across almost too feeble in the beginning. We are only privy to the early stages of her sickness. She should be as strong out the gate as Christian, and in this instance there are moments where she seems to fade into the background. There is a stunning moment towards the end that will leave you breathless, where the company assumes an almost “ghost-like” figment of imagination, a very stunning closer, that must be witnessed.

Deborah Bostock-Kelley, BroadwayWorld : Throughout the entire production, the energy remains electric, fueled by exceptional lead performers and a truly astonishing ensemble. The choreography, costumes, and sets weave together seamlessly, creating an irresistible tapestry of entertainment that demands the audience's undivided attention. McLane transforms the stage from the vivid red hearts of the Moulin Rouge to a backstage dressing room, an outdoor stormy day, Christian’s tenement, to Satine’s theatre hideaway inside a blue circus elephant, the Duke’s home, and even recreating the windmill atop the real Moulin Rouge.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Orlando, FL

Aaron Wallace, BroadwayWorld : But despite its painful non sequiturs, which include a top-hatted man in the year 1900 pouring shots of absinthe while singing Sia’s “Chandelier,” the show has flashes of transcendence. In one early conversation, characters banter by borrowing single lines from different songs that suit their conversation — one sings  Paula Cole , for example, and the other replies with The Police — in a way that calls attention to the jukebox form and, in doing so, comments upon its inherent absurdity.

Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly :  Their tragic tale still plays out against a surrealistic cyclorama of glamorous romanticism, and remains populated by a cast of colorful supporting characters: bitter backup dancer Nini (Sarah Bowden), Santiago the unintelligible Argentinian (Danny Burgos), idealistic artist Toulouse-Lautrec (Nick Rashad Burroughs) and especially the incorrigible emcee, Harold Zidler (Robert Petkoff, channeling a pre-transition Eddie Izzard). The secondary characters have received expanded backstories, but those mostly serve to sand off their quirky rough edges and create credulity-stretching connections to the leads, who both have radiant stage presences, but share minimal sexual chemistry. 

Broward Center For The Performing Arts - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Wharton Center - East Lansing, MI

Stefani Chudnow, BroadwayWorld : The musical makes use of some original numbers as well as popular music from the last several decades, weaving these such pop songs together to make unique, show stopping moments. (Perhaps the best example of this is the act one finale, “Elephant Love Medley,” where the harmonies of lead actors  Gabrielle McClinton  and  Christian Douglas  bounce off each other and soar into the stratosphere.) 

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Performances are Monday - Saturday at 7:30PM. In addition there are matinee performances at 2:30PM on Wednesday and Saturdays

Glitz, grandeur and glory comes to life on the stage of London’s Piccadilly theatre with the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical. It’s a world of splendour and romance that the West End has never seen before. And if that isn’t enough to convince you that this mash-up musical is worth seeing, maybe the 5 Drama Desk Awards, 11 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and 14 Tony Award Nominations will be.

A world where bohemians and aristocrats meet in the middle to enjoy cultivating charm, Harold Zidler compels you to take a seat and revel in the extravaganza that is Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Expect an exceptional performance of truth, beauty, freedom and above all - love.

The show remains rooted in Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film, with upbeat tracks from pop icons such as Madonna, P!nk and Elton John that put a contemporary twist on classic musical theatre. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets from Moulin Rouge! The musical at the Piccadilly Theatre London while you can.

A story about a time, a story about a place, a story about the people. But above all things, a story about love. A love that will live forever.

What Is The Show About

In 1899 in the heart of Montmartre, Paris, a young composer Christian becomes infatuated with Satine, the glamorous and enchanting star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub, Satine. When their two worlds collide, they fall deeply in love, however they are met with trouble from the nightclubs host and owner, Harold Zidler and The Duke of Monroth, who believes money is the key to everything, including Satine's heart. Driven by his love, Christian teams up with his Bohemian friends (The extravagant Toulouse-Lautrec and the mesmerising tango dancer Santiago) to stage a musical spectacular to save The Moulin Rouge and win the love of Satine. 

Cast & Creatives

Tanisha Spring (Satine), Dom Simpson (Christian), Matt Rixon (Harold Zidler), Ian Carlyle (Toulouse-Lautrec), Ben Richards (The Duke), Ivan De Freitas (Santiago), Charlotte Gooch (Nini), Hannah Jay-Allan (Arabia), Rochelle Sherona (Arabia (Maternity Cover)), Anthony Cragg (Baby Doll), Bernadette Bangura (La Chocolat), Angela Marie Hurst (Alternate Satine), Melissa Nettleford (Walking Cover Satine/Lady M), Gavin Ryan (Walking Cover Christian/The Duke), Craig Ryder (Walking Cover Harold Zidler/The Duke), Ross Chisari (Pierre/Ensemble), Catrin Thomas (Swing/Dance Captain), Fletcher Dobinson (Swing/Dance Captain), Erin Bell (Ensemble), Emily Bolland (Swing), Oliver Adam-Reynolds (Swing), James Chisholm (Ensemble), Katie Deacon (Ensemble), Ben Rutter (Swing), Matt Trevorrow (Swing), Rola Elliott (Swing), Davide Fienauri (Ensemble), Zack Guest (Ensemble), Natorii Illidge (Ensemble), David King-Yombo (Ensemble), Jasmine Leung (Ensemble), Kira Mcpherson (Ensemble), Chris Otim (Ensemble), Joshua Robinson (Ensemble), Callum Rose (Ensemble), Serenar Douch (Ensemble), Jamie Shields (Ensemble), Charley Warburton (Ensemble), Sasha Woodward (Ensemble), Luke Fraser Yates (Swing)

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How long is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

The running time for Moulin Rouge! The Musical is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes with one interval.

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What is the age guidance for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical explores mature subject matters and thus is not recommended for ages 12 and under.

Is there a dress code for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

There is no specific dress code at the theatre. We would recommend all theatregoers wear comfortable and appropriate for attire for the occasion

'Moulin Rouge!': Tony-winning Broadway hit to open in Columbus for two-week run

“Truth! Beauty! Freedom! Love!”

Like the movie musical that inspired it, “ Moulin Rouge! The Musical ” revels in such Bohemian ideals reflecting the passion and intensity of romanticism.

The national tour will open Jan. 2 for a two-week run at the Ohio Theatre.

The musical “takes us on this fantastic journey, exploring the true definition of what it means to be a romantic,” said Catherine Zuber, the show’s Tony-winning costume designer.

Still attracting crowds after its 2019 Broadway opening, the musical was nominated for 14 Tony awards and won 10, including best musical, choreography, direction and design.

Critic Ben Brantley, in his “New York Times” review, hailed “Moulin Rouge” as “a perpetual motion machine of often bruising sensuality” that “translates the shimmery illusions of cinema into the grit and greasepaint of live theater.”

What’s the story of 'Moulin Rouge'?

Set in 1899 Paris, the musical explores love, friendship, artistic integrity, “the dangers of the tragedy of corrupting influences” and “how brief and fleeting life can be,” Zuber said.

Book writer John Logan and director Alex Timbers adapted the musical from Baz Luhrmann’s film about Christian, a poor Bohemian poet who falls in love with Satine, a beautiful star at the Moulin Rouge!, a Paris cabaret.

“The musical covers quite a spectrum of tones and shifts in pacing, going from light and bright to dark and rich,” said Christian Douglas, who plays Christian.

“Christian comes to Paris in search of meaning, romance and excitement... The most important things to him are Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love,” Douglas said.

When Harold Zidler, the club’s canny producer, pressures Satine to woo a wealthy Duke to save the club and get funding for their next big “spectacular,” she’s torn between duty and desire.

How different are the movie and musical?

Like the Oscar-winning 2001 movie “Moulin Rouge!”, the stage musical is about “the passion of love, the madness of love, the humor of love, the intensity of love.... (with) a big red-velvet heart at the center,” Logan told “Red Carpet News” while honing the script in rehearsals.

“The last thing Baz wanted us to do was just put the movie onstage, so it’s a new work, but... exciting and provocative as well,” said Logan, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter (“Gladiator,” “Hugo,”  “The Aviator”) and Tony-winning playwright (“Red”).

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One key way Logan makes the musical different is its portrayal of the villain.

“The Duke is less of a caricature and more suave and debonair. That makes the story more of a real love triangle,” Douglas said.

How does Christian change?

When he arrives in Paris, Christian meets Bohemian artists (including painter Toulouse-Lautrec) and gets involved in writing a new Moulin Rouge! musical starring Satine.

“Christian has unshakeable hope and desire for love to conquer all, but those ideals are tested... Christian gets a bit broken down by life and harsh realities,” Douglas said.

Ohio theatergoers have responded sympathetically and with audible amusement, he reports, to Christian’s naivete and admission that he’s from Lima, Ohio.

“When we played Cleveland and Cincinnati, that dialogue between Satine and Christian went over really well,” Douglas said.

“Driven by his imagination and romantic ideals, Christian falls into this larger-than-life adventure. But realizing his naivete amid the love triangle, he sees love isn’t quite enough to keep his dreams afloat,” he said.

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What are Satine’s emotional challenges?

While Nicole Kidman co-starred with Ewan McGregor on screen, Gabrielle McClinton plays Satine opposite Douglas’ Christian on tour.

“For the two of them, it’s a fast progression from that first spark and initial attraction, then testing the waters,” McClinton said.

“Satine fights what she feels for Christian, but then they succumb to their feelings, only to have external circumstances get in the way,” she said.

Even more than most musicals, “Moulin Rouge!” aims to encompass many facets of romanticism: larger-than-life characters, melodramatic flourishes, comedy and tragedy, love and death.

“This isn’t just happy-go-lucky love or a perfect romance. This has all the edges. Christian and Satine go through everything... It’s also a father-daughter love story and business partnership between Zidler and Satine and an unrequited-love story between Lautrec and Satine,” McClinton said.

How does design enhance the show?

Zuber, part of the design team that swept the Tonys (for costumes, lighting, scenery and sound), considers the kaleidoscopic production as rich and romantic as its story.

Although still a period piece, the musical boldly reinterprets the past with a “new spin” embracing contemporary elements, said Zuber, who’s won eight Tonys in her 30-year career.

She said her costumes offer a “real mix” of colors and shades (especially oranges, deep pinks, purples, chartreuses) and fabrics (lace, velvet, silk, jacquard, corduroy, cottons, leather, printed fabrics, taffeta-style ruffles).“I don’t think there’s a fabric we don’t utilize. This particular musical has it all,” Zuber said.

McClinton agreed.

“She did the best job with all the colors, which enhance the emotions. Putting on Cathy’s gorgeous costumes,” she said, “I feel elevated, beautiful, like a sparkling diamond.”

How many songs fill the show?

Set to more than 70 songs over the past 160 years from Offenbach to Beyonce, Lady Gaga and U2/Bono, the two-act, 2½-hour musical adds more-recent Top-40 hits released since the film’s premiere.

“The musical is exciting, loud and very in-your-face... It’s a celebration of artists, and all these songs spanning different generations and genres,” McClinton said.

Among remixed cover versions, many in medleys: “Diamond Dogs” (David Bowie), “Firework” (Katy Perry), “Lady Marmalade” (Labelle), “Material Girl” (Madonna), “Nature Boy” (Nat King Cole), “One More Night” (Phil Collins), “Rolling in the Deep” (Adele) and “Your Song” (Elton John).

“The medleys are crafted so well, I don’t think of them as separate songs... The lyrics are super-recognizable — “all you need is love,” “what’s love got to do with it?”, “love lifts us up where we belong” — but can be built on dramatically,” Douglas said.

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How do the stars relate to their roles?

While both lead actors identify with their characters, McClinton said she empathizes with Satine almost too much.“As star of the show, she has pressure on her to keep the club running. As a performer leading the show, going nonstop and doing quick changes, I feel pressure to be your best... and I can relate to falling in love, finding your own voice and being free,” McClinton said.

Even beyond shared first names, Douglas found similarities with Christian as fellow artists.

“I’m a songwriter; so many things Christian says have been lyrics in my songs... I’ve always been a romantic,” Douglas said.

“The coincidences... make me feel like I’m in the right role at the right time,” he said.

Douglas also takes the show to heart.

“While it’s a tragedy,” he said, “people see the beauty of living life with abandon ... learning to love and be loved in return.”

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PNC Broadway in Columbus and the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts will present “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays Jan. 2-14 at the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Tickets start at $39. (614-469-0939, cbusarts.com)

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World tour announced.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will embark on its first World Tour, beginning in the UK, in 2025.

More details and information on venues will be announced soon. To be the first to find out more sign up to our newsletter. 

Welcome to  Moulin Rouge! The Musical .  Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage and is now playing in London’s West End.  The Piccadilly Theatre has been transformed into a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. 

Moulin Rouge! The Musical  is a sell out Spectacular, but some last minute tickets may be available. We recommend booking in advance and always have around five months of performances available to choose from.

Every Monday we release one additional week of performances, but if you’re looking for a date more than five months away, just sign up to our mailing list to receive periodic updates so you don’t miss out.

So, book your tickets now, pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular…