John Cardoza, Solea Pfeiffer, Pepe Muñoz to join ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Broadway cast
They will replace current stars Aaron Tveit, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, and Ricky Rojas in the musical adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning 2001 movie.
Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! John Cardoza, Solea Pfeiffer, and Pepe Muñoz will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre this fall, playing their first performances on October 15.
Cardoza will star as Christian, a role he previously played on the first national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He is currently starring as Young Noah in the Broadway musical adaptation of The Notebook.
Pfeiffer will step into the lead role of Satine. She is known for her Broadway performances as Penny Lane in Almost Famous and Eurydice in Hadestown, and she recently wrapped a run as Myrtle Wilson in the world-premiere musical Gatsby: An American Myth in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Muñoz makes his Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical after appearing in the international tour of West Side Story, Chicago in London's West End, and more.
Cardoza and Pfeiffer will respectively replace Aaron Tveit and Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, who will play their final performances on October 13 as scheduled. Muñoz will replace Ricky Rojas, who plays his final performance September 8. Alexander Gil Cruz and Ricardo A. Zayas will alternate in the role of Santiago in between.
Continuing cast members include Austin Durant as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Nini, and Hailee Kaleem Wright as the Satine alternate.
Adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows the star-crossed, forbidden romance between writer Christian and courtesan Satine at the title Parisian nightclub at the turn of the 20th century. The Broadway show incorporates dozens of pop songs from the 1940s to the 2010s.
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Photo credit: John Cardoza, Solea Pfeiffer, and Pepe Muñoz. (Cardoza photo by Angela Orellana, Pfeiffer photo by Stephanie Diani, Muñoz photo by Jon Taylor Photo)
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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