Boy George to return to 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' on Broadway
The Grammy Award-winning artist will play a limited engagement in the Tony Award-winning Broadway show at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning in March 2025.
Welcome back to the Moulin Rouge! Boy George will return to the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, playing a limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre from March 28 to May 25, 2025.
Boy George is best known as the lead singer of Culture Club, the Grammy Award-winning '80s band known for songs like "Karma Chameleon." When Boy George first joined Moulin Rouge! The Musical from February to May 2024, the show marked Boy George's return to Broadway for the first time in 20 years, after he made his debut with the musical Taboo in 2003. He created the concept, music, and lyrics for the show, which he also starred in.
He will now return to the role of emcee Harold Zidler, scheduled to appear at all performances except Tuesday nights. The current Moulin Rouge! The Musical Broadway cast includes John Cardoza as Christian, Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke, Pepe Muñoz as Santiago, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Nini, and Hailee Kaleem Wright as the Satine alternate.
Based on the hit Baz Luhrmann film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows the star-crossed romance between the writer Christian and courtesan Satine in the title Paris nightclub. The show won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features more than 40 pop songs from the 1940s to the 2010s.
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Photo credit: Boy George in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
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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