'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' names new Broadway cast members
Two current cast members, including Boy George as Harold Zidler, will end their runs in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in May.
Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! Austin Durant and Hailee Kaleem Wright will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway beginning May 14 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Durant will join the cast as Harold Zidler, a role he originated on the musical's first national tour and briefly played on Broadway in 2019. Wright will join as the Satine alternate, playing the leading role for one performance per week.
They will respectively replace current cast members Boy George and Oyoyo Joi, who both play their final performance on May 12.
The current Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast also includes Courtney Reed as Satine, Derek Klena as Christian, 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 Lurhmann's hit 2001 movie musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows the tragic love story of writer Christian and showgirl Satine in turn-of-the-century Paris. The show incorporates over 40 pop songs from the 1940s to today.
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Photo credit: Austin Durant and Hailee Kaleem Wright. (Photos courtesy of production)
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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