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So long, farewell! Moulin Rouge! The Musical finished at Emerson Colonial Theater on August 19, 2018

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

So long, farewell! Moulin Rouge! The Musical finished at Emerson Colonial Theater on August 19, 2018

Why see Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

My Gift Is My Song, and this one's for you!

One of the most beloved movies of the 21st century, Moulin Rouge captured the hearts of audiences across the world with its tragic love story and monumental score. Now this epic tale has been transformed into a spellbinding and captivating stage musical! Starring Aaron Tviet, who stole the hearts of the globe as Enjolras in the 2012 epic motion picture of Les Miserables, and Hamilton's Karen Olivo.

As one of the most beloved movies of the 21st century, Moulin Rouge continues to capture the hearts of audiences across the world. Its tragic love story and monumental score made for an epic tale and will now be transformed from visually stimulating movie into a spellbinding and captivating stage musical.

Due to the wonderment that surround this cult classic its no wonder that director Alex Timbers was keen to take up the torch of stage adaptation talks (previously dormant) and light it once more. It's now been announced that Moulin Rouge! The Musical will head to Boston for its pre-Broadway try-out and in doing so signals the re-opening of Boston's prestigious Colonial Theatre.

What is Moulin Rouge about?

The year is 1900 and Christian, a young poet and talented writer has come to Paris to pursue a career and become a member of the Bohemian movement there. Christian ends up falling hopelessly in love with Satine, the star of the infamous Moulin Rouge, however Satine has already been promised to the unscrupulous Duke. A love triangle ensues, as Christian and Satine try to stay together against all odds they are led down a dark and dangerous path but Satine is holding a terrible secret of her own...

Cast

Aaron Tveit as Christian
Karen Olivo as Satine
Danny Burstein as Harold Zidler
Sahr Ngaujah as Tolouse-Lautrec
Tam Mutu as the Duke of Monroth
Ricky Rojas as Santigo
Robyn Hurder as Nini

Creative

Directed by Alex Timbers
Book by John Logan
Choreography by Sonya Tayeh
Based on the film by Baz Luhrmann
Music supervisor by Justin Levine
Music production by Matt Stine
Scenic design by Derek McLane
Costume design by Catherine Zuber
Lighting design by Justin Townsend
Sound design by Peter Hylenski
Wig and hair design by David Brian Brown

Reviews

Customer reviews

61 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)

Brigette Ray

AMAZING CREATIVE ADAPTATION

I cannot stop thinking about this show. I am in Boston for just 3 short days and I would (had I the funds) see it again! The actors were flawless, the music was incredible, and their changes to the storyline were amazing. I read several disappointed reviews about the musical changes or differences in the plot- it's 2018! The movie was released 17 years ago. The creative choices that were made for the musical were amazing and brought a more modern perspective to the show. I am truly obsessed with this performance and cannot wait to own a CD of the music so I can sing along 24/7. ... Read more

JENNIFER

Moulin Rouge

THE BEST MUSICAL I HAVE EVER SEEN....THIS WILL SWEEP THE TONY AWARDS...GET YOUR TCKETS NOW!!!!! THE STAGE DESIGN, SETS, COSTUMES, VOICES, DANCING ARE ALL UNBELIEVABLE. ... Read more

Maureen Sabolinski

Incredibly Talented Cast / Superb Theater

This show is extraordinary, sad, funny and excellent production values. No comparison to movie- if you want to see the movie then go stream. This is live entertainment at its best- we had seats in the diamond section and they were - well amazing. The theater is beautiful and the sets were breathtaking . I see a lot of theater- mostly on Broadway. See this now if you can- when it goes to Broadway it will be a hot ticket and expect many Tony nods. ... Read more
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