Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Dr. Phillips Center Is Silly But Sumptuous
by Aaron Wallace - February 21, 2024
I can’t recall seeing a single show on the national touring circuit with costumes, lighting, and scenic design as sumptuous as those in Moulin Rouge!. Yes, the show is scaled down from its eye-popping, Tony-winning 2019 Broadway production (still running in New York), but as touring productions go, this one’s exceptionally pleasing to the eye...
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Tour to Play Benedum Center Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - August 20, 2023
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center. Performances begin Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Video: Go Inside MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL's Opening Night at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2023
Step into the world of music, dance, and romance as we take you behind the scenes of the unforgettable opening night of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at the Kennedy Center. Get a look at the glitz, glamour, and excitement that surrounded this spectacular debut performance in this video.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at the Aronoff Center
by Ana-Brit Asplen - May 21, 2023
Moulin Rouge! is based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film of the same name and originally starred Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. Known for its somber tale and use of modern music in a vintage setting, the story and its elements translated extremely well to the stage while also being different enough to appreciate the stage musical in its own right. The updated music for a 2023 audience, a strong cast and crew, and a tale of desperate, devoted love all make this production Moulin Rouge! excel beyond the surface of the fantasy.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! Is a Thrilling Spectacle
by Nicole Ackman - May 8, 2023
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge! has a difficult task. The beloved 2001 movie directed by Baz Luhrmann has achieved near-cult status. Its cast included Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, and Jim Broadbent, all at the top of their game. A musical based on a film so iconic has a lot to live up to.