QuaranTune #4: "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge! The Musical
A show tune a day keeps the quarantine blues at bay...
Today's "QuaranTune" is dedicated to Broadway favorite Aaron Tveit, who has confirmed he has tested positive for COVID-19. The current leading man of Moulin Rouge! The Musical tweeted:
Hey everyone. I just wanted to update you all that I've found out that I've tested positive for Covid-19. I've been in quarantine since Broadway shows shut down on Thursday, March 12th, and I'm feeling much better....
Aaron burst onto the Broadway scene as Link Larkin in Hairspray in the summer of 2006 and has since gone on to play Fiyero in the musical sensation Wicked, and has originated the roles of Gabe in Next to Normal and Frank Abagnale, Jr. in Catch Me If You Can. He's also widely known for his TV roles as Trip van der Bilt on The CW's "Gossip Girl" and as Agent Mike Warren on "Graceland" on the USA Network. And if that wasn't enough, he also starred as Danny Zuko in 2016's "Grease: Live" on Fox, as Enjolras in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables, and as Roger in 2010's RENT at The Hollywood Bowl.
But for now, Aaron is embedded in Broadway fans' hearts as Christian, the hopeless romantic and gifted writer who becomes intwined in the tragic love story of the Moulin Rouge...
Come What May, Aaron will be back to 100% and back on the stage of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre before we know it. We wish you well, Aaron...
And there's no mountain too high, No river too wide, Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side. (Christian and Satine, Moulin Rouge! The Musical)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tickets are available now.
(Header photo by Matthew Murphy)
Frequently asked questions
What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?
Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway today.
Where is Moulin Rouge! The Musical playing?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is playing at Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The theatre is located at 302 West 45th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The running time of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The recommended age for Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a script by John Logan, who adapted it from the film's screenplay by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce. The songs have dozens of different composers and writers, as they are all existing pop hits from various decades.
Which pop songs are in Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical contains some of the most famous pop songs included in the movie, like "Lady Marmalade," "Your Song," "Roxanne," and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." There are over 40 new additions as well, including "Bad Romance," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Toxic."
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical appropriate for kids?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is recommended for ages 12 and older due to mild sexual and sensual content. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical different from the movie?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is slightly different from the movie — the show includes dozens more pop songs besides the ones that the original movie used. The plot and characters, though, remain the same.
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical a jukebox musical?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a jukebox musical, containing more than 40 pop songs from the 1940s to the 2010s.
Who directed Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Alex Timbers directed Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winning a Tony Award for his work. He's also known for staging Broadway musicals including Here Lies Love and Beetlejuice.
When did Moulin Rouge! The Musical open on Broadway?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical opened in June 2019 following a pre-Broadway run in Boston.
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical good?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review reads, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical is in a league of originality and creativity all of its own; with a song stack of some 70 pop hits from the '40s to the present day, it is the ultimate jukebox show."
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