Wayne Brady, Taye Diggs to star in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' on Broadway
The stage and screen stars will play limited engagements the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning show at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning in July.
Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs will join the Moulin Rouge! The Musical Broadway cast this summer, playing their first performances on July 22 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Five-time Emmy Award winner Brady most recently appeared on Broadway in the title role of The Wiz in 2024, and his other Broadway roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago and Lola in Kinky Boots. He is also known for hosting the TV show Let's Make a Deal and appearing regularly on Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Diggs has appeared in Broadway productions including Chicago, Wicked, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. On screen, he is known for appearing in the Rent and Chicago movie musicals and appearing as a series lead on Private Practice, Murder in the First, and All American.
In Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Brady will take over the role of Harold Zidler from Austin Durant, who in turn steps in after current cast member Boy George plays his final performance May 25. Diggs will assume the role of the Duke of Monroth from Andy Karl.
Brady will play a limited engagement through November 9, and Diggs through September 28.
Alongside Durant and Karl, current cast members Solea Pfeiffer as Satine and Jordan Fisher as Christian will play their final performances on July 20. Additional casting has yet to be announced.
Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is adapted from Baz Luhrmann's same-named film about the forbidden romance between a writer and a showgirl in the titular Parisian nightclub.
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Photo credit: Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs. (Brady photo by Jason Michael Fordham; Diggs photo by Jordan Nuttall/The CW)
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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