Moulin Rouge – The Musical at Al Hirschfeld Theatre

The 2001 "Moulin Rouge!” film by Baz Luhrmann received nominations at the 74th Academy Awards and grossed nearly $180 million worldwide. This instant hit musical film about love and misfortune wasn't forgotten and is now a hit jukebox musical performed worldwide. The Broadway show took years in the making since there were merely whispers of a Broadway adaptation in 2002 and 2006. But in 2016, it was at last announced that this glamorous film would hit the stage. The musical finally debuted in 2019 but took a year-and-a-half break starting in 2020 thanks to worldwide events, but it has been up and performing since mid-2021 with great success.

The story of American composer Christian and Parisian entertainer Satine will melt your heart. Christian meets talented French Bohemians who want to create songs for a play and decide to work with him to get their play into production at the Moulin Rouge theater. Satine works at this theater, but it's quickly going under and could close forever. Satine wants to save the Moulin Rouge and considers seducing a wealthy Duke who has shown interest in investing in the theater to save it. However, Satine and Christian cross paths and feelings become complex. Of course, the Duke doesn't like the situation and threatens that he won't invest in the theater after all, and threatens Christian's life if he doesn't leave Satine alone.

This mesmerizing tale of romance and glamour will have you cheering for love to prevail. You'll fall in love with these characters and the music they perform. The jukebox musical combines many songs to create catchy mash-ups you won't stop singing for weeks. You'll hear the songs from the movie from Patti LaBelle, Elton John, and more, with modern hits from Katy Perry, Lorde, and many others. If you love pop music hits from the past 50 years, you won't want to miss this enthralling story that will have you tapping your toes as you enjoy the show.

Whether you grab your friends, family, a date, or go alone, you won't want to miss "Moulin Rouge!” The beautifully spicy play tells a story about love, truth, and beauty and does so with glam. Pop some champagne and enjoy a enchanting night trying to save the Moulin Rouge with Christian and Satine. Don't miss out on this spectacular spectacular this spring at Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York, New York on Tuesday 20th May 2025. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event you need to be a part of!