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VIDEO: Renee Elise Goldsberry and Sterling K. Brown Star in Trailer for A24's WAVES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2019


A24 has released the trailer for WAVES, from writer/director Trey Edward Shults and starring Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Alexa Demie, with Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sterling K. Brown.

MOULIN ROUGE! Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2019


The original Broadway cast recording of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now available on all digital and streaming providers on via Baz Luhrmann's label, House of Iona, and RCA Records. A physical edition of the album will be made available at a later date.

Rialto Chatter: Is MOULIN ROUGE Headed to The West End?
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019


A new report is hinting at a potential West End transfer of the smash stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge!

Wake Up With BWW 8/30: MOULIN ROUGE! Cast Album, MERRILY Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2019


Today's top stories: the cast album for Moulin Rouge! is now available, a film version of Merrily We Roll Along will star Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein, and more!

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2019


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Producing Artistic Director BT McNicholl announces its most ambitious and a?oeSpectacular, Spectaculara?? season of special events ever! Revel in the unmistakable sounds of THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS and THE FOUR FRESHMEN and to the songs of country legend TRAVIS TRITT; sing along with MOULIN ROUGE and THE LITTLE MERMAID, and do the time warp with ROCKY HORROR's Dr. Frank-N-Furter!  

Renée Elise Goldsberry To Perform With Cincinnati Pops
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019


The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell welcome Renée Elise Goldsberry, winner of the Best Featured Actress Tony Award for her portrayal of Angelica Schuyler in the smash hit musical, Hamilton. Making her Cincinnati Pops debut, Goldsberry will perform three concerts with the Pops on September 13, 14, and 15, opening the Pops' 2019-20 season at Music Hall. 

MOULIN ROUGE! Releases Track Ahead of Full Cast Album
by Julie Musbach - Aug 23, 2019


Moulin Rouge! The Musical and RCA Records have released a single of 'The Sparkling Diamond' track from the highly-anticipated Original Broadway Cast Recording of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, listen now!

Full Line-Up Of Artists Announced For Fringe Festival Pop-Up Cabaret Bar
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019


The Bearded Ladies, Opera Philadelphia, and FringeArts are pleased to announce the full line-up of performers for the 'Late Night Snacks,' the one-of-a-kind pop-up cabaret bar created in partnership with Vox Populi, Hidden City Philadelphia, Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation, and the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs The inclusive, welcoming environment will open on September 7, 2019 at a refitted industrial space at 1316 S. Percy Street, Philadelphia, and feature programming Tuesday to Sunday through September 29, 2019.

The Blonds Announced Partnership With MOULIN ROUGE! at NYFW
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019


The Blonds first brought glitter, glamour and drama to the runway at New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows in February 2017. This September, the avant-garde ready-to-wear designers will return to NYFW: The Shows to debut an off-site theatrical collaboration with Moulin Rouge! The Musical on September 9th, 2019, at 9PM at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), home of the hit musical.

UPDATE: Harry Styles Turns Down Prince Eric Role in Live-Action THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2019


Despite the initial reports that pop star Harry Styles might be signing on to play Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, a new report has debunked the rumor.

THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE, CURIOUS INCIDENT and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's August Stage-to-Screen Report
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 7, 2019


The past month came with many announcements regarding stage-to-screen news! In casting news, The Little Mermaid casting continues to go underway, with reports that Javier Bardem will play King Triton. Not only do we have the film to look forward to, but it was also announced that ABC will air The Little Mermaid Live! with Auli'i Cravalho and Queen Latifah. The highly-anticipated Cats film trailer was released, and a film adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was announced! 

Greenhouse And Proxy Theatre Present MIDSUMMER (A Play With Songs)
by Julie Musbach - Aug 5, 2019


Greenhouse Theater Center and Proxy Theatre present the Midwest premiere of MIDSUMMER (A Play with Songs), written by Scottish playwright David Greig, with music by indie-favorite Gordon McIntyre and direction by Randy White.

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Biopic Starring Austin Butler Set to Open October 1, 2021
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2019


Warner Bros. has announced that the upcoming untitled Elvis biopic will open Oct. 1, 2021, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

VIDEO: Watch A Very MOULIN ROUGE! Proposal at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2019


All you need is love at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, and that's just the kind of declaration that a theatre-goer received! Following last night's performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, there was a very special proposal, which included quotes from the film. Check out what went down below!

Broadway By Design: Derek McLane, Justin Townsend, Peter Hylenski and Catherine Zuber Bring MOULIN ROUGE from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2019


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Derek McLane, Justin Townsend, Peter Hylenski and Catherine Zuber, who acted as scenic, lighting, sound and costume designers for Broadway's Moulin Rouge.

MOULIN ROUGE! Will Release New Block of Tickets Through Through July 5, 2020
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2019


A new block of tickets will go on sale on August 12, 2019 for the new hit musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now playing on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Derek Klena and Special Guest Lindsay Mendez Will Appear Live In Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2019


Los Angeles native and Star of Broadway's Anastasia, Bridges of Madison County, Wicked and the upcoming Jagged Little Pill; DEREK KLENA returns home to the City of Angels for an intimate one night only engagement. Join Derek as he takes a look back on the roles, moments, and people that have shaped his life and career during his eight years in New York City. Audiences can expect stories from his childhood in West Covina, CA, from his early experiences on reality television, as well as backstage tales and songs from his star turns on Broadway.

MOULIN ROUGE! Will Come to Melbourne in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2019


An Australian production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will open in Melbourne at The Regent Theatre in 2021.

Debut of the Month: Yes, He Can Can Can! MOULIN ROUGE!'s Jeigh Madjus
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2019


Talented actor Jeigh Madjus speaks to BroadwayWorld about making his debut and his unique journey to the Broadway stage!

Photo Coverage: Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit and More Celebrate Opening Night of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Walter McBride - Jul 26, 2019


The Al Hirschfeld Theatre was the place to be last night as Moulin Rouge! officially opened on Broadway. Directed by Alex Timbers (Tony Award®-nominated for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Peter and the Starcatcher) Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a book by John Logan (Tony Award® for Red), choreography by Sonya Tayeh (Lucille Lortel Award and Obie Award for Kung Fu, and Emmy winner), and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson).

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