Aaron Tveit to return to 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' during final weeks on Broadway
Tveit won a Tony Award for originating the role of Christian in the hit musical, and he will now play 15 performances only before the show closes August 30.
Summary
- Aaron Tveit will return as Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway from August 18-29
- Tveit won a Tony Award for originating the role of Christian
- Moulin Rouge! closes on Broadway on August 30
- Current cast member Christian Douglas will return for the final performance
Welcome (back) to the Moulin Rouge! Aaron Tveit, who originated the lead role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, will return to the Broadway production for 15 performances only, playing Christian from August 18-29.
As previously announced, the show will close at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on August 30, and current cast member Christian Douglas will return as Christian for the final performance.
Tveit won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge!, and he returned for two other stints in the Broadway production since his initial departure in 2022. He most recently starred on Broadway in Chess earlier this year, and additional credits include Next to Normal, Catch Me If You Can, and Wicked on Broadway and Grease Live!, Schmigadoon!, Gossip Girl, and BrainDead on TV.
Based on Baz Luhrmann's award-winning film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows the writer Christian as he falls into a star-crossed romance with the title nightclub's star showgirl, Satine. The show won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is set to a score of pop music hits spanning seven decades.
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Photo credit: Aaron Tveit. (Photo by Gabriele Di Martino)
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 recommendation 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 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.
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