‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ extends through July 2022
Join the children of the revolution!
Get ready to find your inner freedom, beauty, truth, and love, as Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play an extended booking period. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now at the Piccadilly Theatre to 23 July, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets for the new booking period are available now.
Based on the 2001 film of the same name, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows an American writer, Christian, who visits Paris for literary inspiration, and later falls in love with the Moulin Rouge sensation, Satine. At the same time, the Duke of Monroth is vying for Satine's affection, and sparks fly in the Parisian cabaret.
After previews began at the Piccadilly Theatre in November, Moulin Rouge! The Musical officially opened last night, 20 January. In a four-star review for London Theatre, our critic said: "This, mon chérie, is an all-new, all-adrenaline rush of a show that leverages the movie's magic and adds the secret ingredient: theatrical magic."
The Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast is led by Liisi LaFontaine as Satine. Read our Liisi LaFontaine interview here. Jamie Bogyo plays Christian, joined by Clive Carter as Harold Zidler, Simon Bailey as the Duke, Jason Pennycooke as Toulouse-Lautrec, Elia Lo Tauro as Santiago, Sophie Carmen Jones, Zoe Birkett, Jonathan Bishop, Timmika Ramsay, Femi Akinfolarin, Robson Broad, Ian Carlyle, Jonathan Cordin, Anthony Cragg, Katie Ella Dunsden, Adam Gillian, Luke Jackson, Alicia Mencía, Ciro Lourencio Meulens, Georgia Morgan, Melissa Nettleford, Ian Oswald, Craig Ryder, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, Katie Singh, Ope Sowande, Tanisha Spring, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Amy Thornton, Misty May Tindall, Jon Tsouras, Tommy Wade-Smith and Lily Wang.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film of the same name. Alex Timbers directs, with choreography by Sonya Tayeh, design by Derek McLane, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Justin Townsend, and sound design by Peter Hylenski.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets are on sale now.
Photo credit: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Photo by Matt Crockett)
Frequently asked questions
What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?
Freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way! The hit film takes to the stage with all-new songs seamlessly blended with the classic medleys. This dazzling production reaches the West End after a hit Broadway debut in a stunning spectacular that brings all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret to life.
How long is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The running time of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is Moulin Rouge! The Musical playing?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is playing at Piccadilly Theatre. The theatre is located at 16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY.
What's the age requirement for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The recommended age for Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Ages 12+..
How do you book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on London Theatre.
What are the songs in 'Moulin Rouge'?
Several popular hits are featured in Moulin Rouge, including “Rolling in the Deep,” “Lady Marmalade,” and “Shut Up and Dance.” The show features 70 pop songs in total. Read our complete song guide to Moulin Rouge.
Who wrote 'Moulin Rouge'?
John Logan adapted Moulin Rouge for the stage, weaving together popular songs from various artists. Drawing inspiration from Baz Luhrmann's film, the musical captures its distinctive style while introducing creative narrative elements.
Who directed 'Moulin Rouge'?
Alex Timbers directed the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! At the 2020 Tony Awards, Timbers won Best Direction of a Musical for his work on the production.
Is 'Moulin Rouge' appropriate for kids?
Moulin Rouge can be enjoyed by people of all ages but is most suitable for children over the age of 12. Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Is 'Moulin Rouge' good?
The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! is a wildly entertaining night at the theatre. Read our four-star review of Moulin Rouge.
Is Moulin Rouge: The Musical! the same as the film?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical remains faithful to the iconic 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann, following the same story. Many of the best-known songs from the movie are still in the stage adaptation, with some new additions.
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