Moulin Rouge – The Musical at Al Hirschfeld Theatre

The 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, Moulin Rouge earned nominations at the 74th Academy Awards, grossing nearly $180 million worldwide. This beloved musical film about love and misfortune wasn't forgotten and is now a hit Broadway show performed around the world. The Broadway show took years in the making since there were merely whispers of a Broadway adaptation in 2002 and 2006. But in 2016, it was formally announced that this glamorous film would hit the stage. The musical finally debuted in 2019 but took a year-and-a-half break starting in 2020 thanks to worldwide events, but it has been up and running since mid-2021 with great success.

The story of American composer Christian and Parisian entertainer Satine will make you want to fall in love. Christian meets talented French Bohemians who want to produce songs for a play and decide to work with him to get their play into production at the Moulin Rouge theater. Satine works at this theater, but it's quickly failing and has a real risk of shutting down. Satine wants to save the Moulin Rouge and considers seducing a wealthy Duke who has shown interest in investing in the theater to save it. However, Satine and Christian cross paths and feelings become complex. Of course, the Duke doesn't like Satine falling for Christian and threatens that he won't invest in the theater after all, and poses a real threat to Christian's life if he continues pursuing Satine.

This mesmerizing production of love and glamour will have you cheering for love to prevail. You'll be swept away by these characters and the music they perform. The jukebox musical combines many songs to create catchy mash-ups you won't stop singing for weeks. You'll hear the songs from the movie from Patti LaBelle, Elton John, and more, with modern hits from Katy Perry, Lorde, and many others. If you love pop music hits from the past several decades, you won't want to miss this enthralling story that will have you moving to the rhythm as you enjoy the show.

Whether you grab your friends, family, a date, or go alone, don't miss "Moulin Rouge!” The beautifully spicy play tells a story about love, truth, and beauty and does so with grandeur. Pop some champagne and enjoy a enchanting night trying to save the Moulin Rouge with Christian and Satine. Don't miss out on this spectacular show this August at Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York, New York on Saturday 16th August 2025. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event you can't miss!