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Moulin Rouge! The Musical single work   musical theatre  
Adaptation of Moulin Rouge Baz Luhrmann , Craig Pearce , 2001 single work film/TV
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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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.' (Production summary)

Production Details

  • Premiered on July 10, 2018 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston.

    Opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Previews began on June 28, 2019 with an opening night set for July 25 2019.

    Cast

    • Christian - Aaron Tveit

    • Satine - Karen Olivo

    • Harold Zidler - Danny Burstein

    • Toulouse-Lautrec - Sahr Ngaujah

    • The Duke - Tam Mutu

    • Santiago - Ricky Rojas

    • Nini - Robyn Hurder

    Creative

    • Book -John Logan

    • Director - Alex Timbers

    • Music Supervisor, Co-Orchestrator, Arrangements and Additional Lyrics - Justin Levine

    • Choreographer - Sonya Tayeh

    • Set Designer - Derek McLane

    • Costume Designer - Catherine Zuber

    • Lighting Designer - Justin Townsend

    • Sound Designer - Peter Hylenski

    • Music Director and Additional Arrangements - Cian McCarthy

    • Co-Orchestrators -  Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen and Matt Stine

     

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First known date: 2016
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Works about this Work

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is a Spectacular Feast for the Senses Sonya Suares , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 7 December 2021;
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre

'Someone wise once observed that theatre is the only artform to acknowledge its audience, and that’s why it will never die. As patrons press eagerly into Melbourne’s Regent Theatre, Derek McLane’s blood-red set is already pulsating and several pairs of eyes regard us coolly.' (Introduction)
Moulin Rouge! Review – Ridiculously Entertaining Broadway Hit Opens with Opulence in Australia Tim Byrne , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 26 November 2021;
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre
'Moulin Rouge!' Hits the High Note at the Tony Awards as 'Jagged Little Pill' Faces Investigation 2021 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , September 2021; 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical has cleaned up at the Tony Awards in a subdued awards year that saw just a fraction of the usual shows nominated due to Broadway's COVID shutdown.' (Introduction)
Bohemian Rhapsody Jane Albert , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 28 August 2021; (p. 1)
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre
Love Is in the Air Jane Albert , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 28 August 2021; (p. 6)
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre
Love Is in the Air Jane Albert , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 28 August 2021; (p. 6)
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre
Bohemian Rhapsody Jane Albert , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 28 August 2021; (p. 1)
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre
Moulin Rouge! Review – Ridiculously Entertaining Broadway Hit Opens with Opulence in Australia Tim Byrne , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 26 November 2021;
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is a Spectacular Feast for the Senses Sonya Suares , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 7 December 2021;
— Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann , John Logan , 2016 single work musical theatre

'Someone wise once observed that theatre is the only artform to acknowledge its audience, and that’s why it will never die. As patrons press eagerly into Melbourne’s Regent Theatre, Derek McLane’s blood-red set is already pulsating and several pairs of eyes regard us coolly.' (Introduction)
Coming Soon : Moulin Rouge! The Musical Matthew Westwood , 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 3-4 September 2016; (p. 7)
'Moulin Rouge!' Hits the High Note at the Tony Awards as 'Jagged Little Pill' Faces Investigation 2021 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , September 2021; 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical has cleaned up at the Tony Awards in a subdued awards year that saw just a fraction of the usual shows nominated due to Broadway's COVID shutdown.' (Introduction)
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