Aaron Tveit, JoJo to return to 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' on Broadway
Aaron Tveit is a Broadway performer best known for musicals such as Wicked and Next to Normal, while JoJo made her Broadway debut as Satine last summer.
Welcome back to the Moulin Rouge! Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and pop star Joanna "JoJo" Levesque will return to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, starring as Christian and Satine at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a 12-week engagement from July 23 to October 13.
Tveit — a Broadway veteran known for Wicked, Next to Normal — and more played Christian in the original Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! in 2019, winning a Tony Award in 2021 for his performance.
JoJo earned audience acclaim for her first limited run as Satine last summer, which marked her Broadway debut. She is best known for her music career, with her most famous songs including "Leave (Get Out)" and "Too Little, Too Late."
Read New York Theatre Guide's interview with JoJo about starring in Moulin Rouge!
The pair will respectively replace current cast members Derek Klena and Courtney Reed, who play their final performances on July 23. Continuing cast members include Austin Durant as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas as Santiago, and Sophie Carmen-Jones as Nini.
Based on Baz Luhrmann's Oscar-winning film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows the forbidden romance between writer Christian and showgirl Satine in the title Parisian nightclub. The show features more than 40 pop songs from the 1940s to the 2010s, and it is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Photo credit: Aaron Tveit and JoJo in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. (Photos 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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