Kelsie Watts to star in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' on Broadway
The viral musician, The Voice contestant, and breakout stage star will step into the award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning in late March.
Summary
- Kelsie Watts will star as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway starting March 24
- She made her Broadway debut in Six in 2025 after rising to fame as a singer on The Voice and on social media
- The musical will close on Broadway on July 26
Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! Kelsie Watts will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, starring as Satine beginning March 24.
Watts rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice and gained further fame for her viral singing videos on social media. She made her Broadway debut as Jane Seymour in Six in 2025, earning an iHeart Radio Music Award nomination for Favorite Broadway Debut.
As previously announced, Arianna Rosario will play Satine from March 3-22, and current star Meg Donnelly departs March 1.
Adapted from the Oscar-winning Baz Luhrmann film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows the star-crossed romance between writer Christian and showgirl Satine, set to dozens of contemporary pop hits. The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre through July 26, ending its Broadway run after seven years.
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Photo credit: Kelsie Watts. (Photo by Jeffery Mosier)
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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