Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Broadway’s Most Spectacular Night Out
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is inspired by Moulin Rouge!, the 2001 movie directed by Baz Luhrmann, which in turn was inspired by the emblematic Parisian cabaret venue of the same name.
Conversations about adapting the film for the stage began more than a decade before the musical’s debut, when producer Carmen Pavlovic of Global Creatures contacted Moulin Rouge’s President, Jean-Jacques Clérico. While the musical is based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, both parties agreed that the stage production should remain faithful to the film’s aesthetic and narrative vision, while allowing for subtle visual and atmospheric echoes of the Moulin Rouge’s distinctive universe. In doing so, they established a longstanding partnership.
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and—above all—Love.
With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical—it is a state of mind.
This Is Where All Your Dreams Come True!
Set in Paris, 1899, a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and reprobates, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the story of a lovesick American writer, Christian, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.
When their lives collide at the Moulin Rouge, they fall hopelessly in love, only to be thwarted by the nightclub’s host and impresario, Harold Zidler, and The Duke of Monroth, the wealthy and entitled patron of the club who thinks he can buy anything he wants… including Satine.
Together with his bohemian friends—the brilliant artist Toulouse-Lautrec, and the greatest tango dancer in all of Paris, Santiago—Christian stages a musical spectacular in an attempt to save the Moulin Rouge and win the heart of Satine.
Featuring More Than 160 Years of Music
Moulin Rouge! The Musical features many of the iconic songs from the movie as well as additions from Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and more.
Music Supervisor, Orchestrator, and Arranger Justin Levine remixed and mashed up more than 70 songs to create a pop score unique in musical theater, while still firmly rooted in character and storytelling. The result is a musical extravaganza unlike anything else.
Plan Your Visit
Your enjoyment, comfort, and safety at Moulin Rouge! The Musical are our top priorities, and to ensure your experience is fun and memorable in all the right ways, we have prepared the following information to help you prepare for your visit.
Know Before You Go
Moulin Rouge! The Musical plays at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036) and has a run time of approximately 2 hours, 35 minutes (including one intermission).
The show contains flashing lights, strobe lights, confetti cannons, and fog.
There is also loud bass and subwoofers used at times. At one point in the show, a prop gun appears onstage but it is not discharged.
Accessible seating is available
To select and purchase accessible seats, look for accessible icons on the map, or select the accessible filter when using the SeatGeek mobile app or online at SeatGeek.com.
Translation and accessibility services are available
The Al Hirschfeld Theatre offers D-Scriptive devices, I-Caption devices, audio-induction neck loops, and infrared headsets. If an assistive device would help you enjoy the show, please visit the headset booth in the lobby corridor. These devices are provided free of charge. To reserve a device ahead of time, please contact Sound Associates by emailing reservations@soundassociates.com or calling (212) 757-5679.
Additionally, foreign-language captioning is available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Korean by downloading the free GalaPro app.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Get There in Bohemian Style
We recommend taking public transit to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, as parking is limited. There are a number of options available.
Trains
- Times Square 42nd Street (1, 2, 3, 7, S, N, Q, R, W trains)
- 42 St – Port Authority Bus Terminal (A, C, E)
- 42 St – Bryant Park (B, D, F, M)
- 49 St (N, Q, R, W)
- 50 St (1, A, C, E)
Buses
- 9th Ave & W 44 St (M11 bus)
- W 42 St & 8th Ave (M42 bus)
- 8th Ave & W 43 St (M104 & M20 bus)
Citi Bike
Dock and pick up Citi Bikes at W 45 St & 8th Ave.
Taxi/Lyft/Uber
Parking
- Icon Parking, 249-253 W 43 St, New York, NY 10036
- Icon Parking, 790 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Enjoy a Fabulous Pre- or Post-Show Meal
Hungry? Thirsty? Enjoy a meal before or after the show at one of our favorite restaurants near the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City:
- Bird & Branch
359 W 45 St, New York, NY 10036
- La Pulpería
623 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
- Le Rivage
340 W 46 St, New York, NY 10036
- Emmy Squared Pizza
311 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
- Schmackary’s
362 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
Experience the Spectacular
“In Moulin Rouge! The Musical, life is beautiful.” – The New York Times
Are you ready to experience the “euphoric, gasp-inspiring, forbidden pleasures” of this spectacular musical?
Tickets are available now at moulinrougemusical.com.
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