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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tickets

See Baz Luhrmann's spectacular film come to life with more than 70 pop hits.
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About Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Escape into the romantic, glamorous world of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, based on the beloved 2001 movie by Baz Luhrmann.

Before Moulin Rouge! on Broadway came to be, the love story of a writer and a showgirl captivated fans on screen. The Moulin Rouge! movie grossed over $179 million worldwide and earned Catherine Martin two Oscars (for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design) at the 74th Academy Awards, where it received a further six nominations, including Best Picture. The movie musical starred Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, and Jim Broadbent, along with John Leguizamo and Richard Roxburgh.

The original Moulin Rouge! The Musical Broadway company was led by Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit as Christian and Tony nominee Karen Olivo as Satine. Danny Burstein took home his first Tony Award, after six previous nominations, for playing the Moulin Rouge's emcee, Harold Zidler. They all originated their roles at the pre-Broadway world premiere engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre in 2018.

What is Moulin Rouge on Broadway about?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway is a love story about Christian, an American writer looking for inspiration in Paris, and Satine, a star showgirl and courtesan, within the Moulin Rouge nightclub at the turn of the 20th century. As Satine has been promised to the wealthy Duke, who promises to save her and the club from bankruptcy, her and Christian's romance blossoms in secret behind the scenes — but is love enough?

Is Moulin Rouge a jukebox musical?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a jukebox musical. Like the movie, which featured versions of existing pop songs like "Lady Marmalade," "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," "Roxanne," and "Your Song," Moulin Rouge! on Broadway also has a pop score. The show brings "some of the most beloved popular music of the last 50 years to the stage," including all the aforementioned fan-favorite songs from the movie. There are also dozens more chart-toppers from Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and many more, plus the movie's one original song, "Come What May."

How long is Moulin Rouge on Broadway?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway runs 2 hours and 35 minutes with an intermission.

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(Photos by Matthew Murphy)

Run time

2hr 35min. Incl. 1 intermission.

Start date

June 28th, 2019

Age

Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.

Production note
Be advised that this show contains flashing lights, strobe lights, fog, and the appearance of firearms onstage.
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Our Review

Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway

5 of 5
25 Jan 2022, 19:46
In 2002 Baz Luhrmann, the idiosyncratic Australian film and theatre director, brought his stunning 1990 Opera Australia production of Puccini's La Bohème from Sydney Opera House to Broadway, a tale of a consumptive heroine and her bohemian friends living in rooftop Parisian digs. Now 17 years later, we're back in similar territory for this bedazzling stage transition of Luhrmann's 2001 film "Moulin Rouge!," which underlines just how much La Bohème...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast and creative team

By: Book by John Logan, based on the film by Baz Luhrmann
Director: Alex Timbers
Producer: Carmen Pavlovic for Global Creatures and Bill Damaschke
Cast list: John Cardoza (as Christian), Solea Pfeiffer (as Satine), Robert Petkoff (as Harold Zidler), André Ward (as Toulouse-Lautrec), David Harris (as The Duke), Pepe Muñoz (as Santiago), Sophie Carmen-Jones (as Nini), Hailee Kaleem Wright (as Satine alternate)
Design: Derek McLane
Lighting: Justin Townsend
Costume: Catherine Zuber
Choreography: Sonya Tayeh
Sound: Peter Hylenski
Other info: Music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Justin Levine; music production by Matt Stine; makeup design by Sarah Cimino; wig and hair design by David Brian Brown

Venue

302 West 45th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available on orchestra level

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Show schedule

Day of weekMatineeEvening
Monday-7:00 PM
Tuesday-7:00 PM
Wednesday-7:00 PM
Thursday-7:00 PM
Friday-7:00 PM
Saturday2:00 PM8:00 PM
Sunday3:00 PM-

Frequently asked questions

What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?

Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway today.

Where is Moulin Rouge! The Musical playing?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is playing at Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The theatre is located at 302 West 45th Street, New York, 10036.

How long is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

The running time of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 intermission.

What's the age requirement for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

The recommended age for Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted..

How do you book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on New York Theatre Guide.

How much do tickets cost for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical start at $64.

Who wrote Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a script by John Logan, who adapted it from the film's screenplay by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce. The songs have dozens of different composers and writers, as they are all existing pop hits from various decades.

Which pop songs are in Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical contains some of the most famous pop songs included in the movie, like "Lady Marmalade," "Your Song," "Roxanne," and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." There are over 40 new additions as well, including "Bad Romance," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Toxic."

Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical appropriate for kids?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is recommended for ages 12 and older due to mild sexual and sensual content. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.

Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical different from the movie?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is slightly different from the movie — the show includes dozens more pop songs besides the ones that the original movie used. The plot and characters, though, remain the same.

Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical a jukebox musical?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a jukebox musical, containing more than 40 pop songs from the 1940s to the 2010s.

Who directed Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Alex Timbers directed Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winning a Tony Award for his work. He's also known for staging Broadway musicals including Here Lies Love and Beetlejuice.

When did Moulin Rouge! The Musical open on Broadway?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical opened in June 2019 following a pre-Broadway run in Boston.

Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical good?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review reads, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical is in a league of originality and creativity all of its own; with a song stack of some 70 pop hits from the '40s to the present day, it is the ultimate jukebox show."

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