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.
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Characters
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Character Portrayals
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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.
Key Terms
An adaptation is a reworking of a story from one medium or cultural context into another, such as turning a novel into a play or updating a classic play’s setting. Adaptations often reinterpret themes, characters, and style for new audiences. They can range from faithful recreations to bold reimaginings.
A ballad is a song style that tells a story through simple, lyrical verses and a steady rhythm. In theatre, ballads are often slow and emotional, allowing characters to reveal deep feelings or reflect on personal journeys. They can be used to highlight romance, longing, or moments of dramatic intensity.
Describes characters or artists who reject conventional norms, often romanticized in theatre and musicals.
The art of designing and arranging movement sequences for theatrical dance and physical storytelling.
A courtesan was historically a high-class companion or mistress to wealthy, influential, or aristocratic men, often receiving financial security and social influence in exchange for her company. Unlike common prostitutes, courtesans moved within upper-class social circles and were valued for their intellect, culture, and discretion.
An “I Want Song” is a number, usually placed early in a musical, where a main character expresses their deepest desire or ambition. This song sets the character’s journey in motion and gives the audience a clear emotional stake in the story. It has become one of the most recognizable and enduring conventions of musical theatre structure.
A jukebox musical is a type of musical where the score is made up of pre-existing, well-known popular songs instead of original music.
A ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires. It is characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses.
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