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Overview
Synopsis
Based on the 2001 film by Baz Luhrman, Moulin Rouge! first came to the Broadway stage in 2019 in just as grand a fashion as the movie. The show follows Moulin Rouge star performer, Satine, and an American man, Christian, as they navigate through a tumultuous love affair. The Moulin Rouge is going bankrupt and Harold Zidler, the club’s owner, is willing to do whatever's necessary to save his beloved show and the jobs of all involved. He sets Satine up with The Duke, a wealthy man looking for a woman to be his own. It is Harold’s hope that she is what will entice The Duke to put up the money to save the Moulin Rouge. Little does Harold know of The Duke's violent past when it comes to his relationships. This puts a massive obstacle in between Christian and Satine. It leaves all wondering, “Is it all worth it for love?” But, love always prevails, as following the Bohemian ideals of “truth”, “beauty”, “freedom”, and “love”. With a pop score from artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to Beyonce to David Bowie and more, Moulin Rouge! is truly a spectacular, spectacular addition to the Broadway canon.
Show Information
- Book
- John Logan
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Moulin Rouge by Baz Luhrman
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2018
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Jukebox/Revue
- Settings
- Spectacle
- Time & Place
- Paris, France, 1899
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Ideal For
- Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone |
Songs
Act One
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Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! - Zeigler, Can Can Girls, Company
- Lady Marmalade/So Fresh, So Clean/Money (That's What I Want)/Let's Dance/Burning Down the House/Because We Can (Fatboy Slim)
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Bohemian Ideas - Christian
- The Sound of Music/I Don't Want to Wait/Every Breath You Take/Never Gonna Give You Up
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Truth Beauty Freedom Love - Toulouse, Santiago, Christian
- Royals/Children of the Revolution/We Are Young
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The Sparkling Diamond - Satine
- Diamonds Are Forever/Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend/Material Girl/Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)/Diamonds
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Shut Up and Raise Your Glass - Christian, Satine, Toulouse, Santiago, Company
- Shut Up and Dance/Raise Your Glass/I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
- Firework- Satine
- Your Song- Christian, Satine
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So Exciting! (The Pitch Song) - The Duke, Christian, Satine, Toulouse, Santiago, Zeigler
- Milord, La Vie en rose, Habanera, Galop Infernal
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Sympathy for the Duke - The Duke, Satine
- Sympathy for the Devil/You Can't Always Get What You Want/Gimme Shelter
- Nature Boy - Christian, Toulouse
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Elephant Love Medley - Satine, Christian
- All You Need Is Love/Love Is Just a Game/I Was Made for Loving You/Just One Night/Pride (In the Name of Love)/Can't Help Falling In Love/Don't You Want Me/Don't Speak/I Love You Always Forever/It Ain't Me Babe/Love Hurts/Love Is a Battlefield/Play the Game/Such Great Heights/Torn/Take on Me/Fidelity/What's Love Got to Do with It/Everlasting Love/Up Where We Belong/Heroes/I Will Always Love You
Act Two
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Backstage Romance - Santiago, Nini, Company
- Bad Romance/Tainted Love/Seven Nation Army/Toxic/Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
- Come What May - Christian, Satine, Company
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Only Girl in a Material World - Satine, The Duke, Company
- Only Girl (In the World)/Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend/Material Girl
- Chandelier - Christian, Zeigler, Santiago, Toulouse, Nini, Baby Doll, Arabia
- El Tango de Roxanne - Christian, Santiago, Nini
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Crazy Rolling - Christian, Satine, Company
- Crazy/Rolling in the Deep
- Your Song (Reprise) - Christian, Satine
- Finale (Come What May (Reprise) - Christian
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More! More! More! (Encore) - Zeigler, Nini, La Chocolat, Arabia, Baby Doll, Toulouse-Lautrec, Santiago, Monroth, Christian, Satine, and Company
- Lady Marmalade/Hey Ya!/Because We Can/Minnie the Moocher/Bad Romance/What's Love Got to Do with It/Don't You Want Me/Crazy/Galop Infernal
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
Socially unconventional, often using artistic expression.
A musical that features hit songs of a popular music group or genre.
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