This fall, theater lovers can look forward to a fantastic and spellbinding musical! The highly-rated love epic Moulin Rouge! The Musical will be hitting the road and captivating audiences across North America! The award-winning jukebox musical by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce stole the hearts of its viewers when it first premiered on Broadway in 2019! This 2023, this groundbreaking touring production will make its phenomenal return! Kicking off this fall, the musical will make a coveted stop in Rochester, New York! From November 7th to 19th, 2023, Moulin Rouge will conquer the newly renamed West Herr Auditorium Theatre! Originally named the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, the venue is the perfect destination to host the world-class musical of the ten-time Tony Award-winning musical! Attendees can look forward to a groundbreaking production, a stellar cast, and breathtaking scenic design! Moulin Rouge has been deemed as one of the best musicals to come out in recent years! Hurry and secure tickets now to catch Moulin Rouge! at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre this fall!
Moulin Rouge – The Musical Tickets:
“Spectacular! Ring-ding razzle dazzle! It’s all in Moulin Rouge!” – Entertainment Weekly.
“Gorgeous, gaudy, spectacular!” – TimeOut NY
“Endlessly visually inventive!” – New York Stage Review
This incredible love story happens in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the Montmartre Quarter in Paris. The Mouline Rouge is the hottest cabaret club in town, and it’s branded as the place “where all your dreams come true.” A young songwriter named Christian arrives in town, hoping to get his music into plays and theaters. Some Bohemians suggest that he bring his songwriting talents to the Mouline Rouge. Heeding their advice, Christian walks into the Moulin Rouge and immediately falls in love with Satine. The Moulin Rouge’s biggest star, Satine, is expecting a visit from the Duke of Monroth, whom she plans to seduce and convince to invest in the club, saving it from financial ruin. However, Satine, mistaking Christian for the Duke, also falls in love. Will ttheir love be enough to overcome this predicament? Find out when you catch Moulin Rouge at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre!
This iconic jukebox musical brings all the hits, including the massive disco staple, “Lady Marmalade.” Audiences can also expect a plethora of other phenomenal tunes, such as Britney Spear’s “Toxic,” Jean Knight’s “Mr. Big Stuff,” Rihanna’s “Only Girl in the World,” Carol Channing’s “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” and Madonna’s “Material Girl.” In fact, the musical has a total of 70 songs for the audience to enjoy.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is based on the 2001 film of the same name. The original film was directed by the esteemed film director Baz Luhrmann and written by Luhrmann and screenwriter Craig Pearce. The stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! It premiered in Boston in 2018 and finally opened on Broadway in 2019. By 2021, the musical premiere in London’s Westend, followed by an Australian and a North American Tour in 2022. The show also hired Tony Award-winning director Alex Timbers, while the book was written by John Logan. But the excellent creative personnel doesn’t stop there. The musical brought in the best talents on Broadway, including award-winning choreographer Sonya Tayeh, scenic designer Derek McLane, costume designer Catherine Zuber, and lighting designer Justin Townsend. The music supervision, orchestration, and arrangement are led by Tony Award-winner Justin Levine.
Upon taking over Broadway in 2019, Moulin Rouge! was incredibly received by both fans and critics. For starters, the musical brought in numerous accolades. For its original Boston production, Moulin Rouge! won seven Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards from its 12 nominations. The following year, the musical won ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Choreography. Other prestigious awards earned by the production include five Drama Desk Awards, two Drama League Awards, and 11 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Over in London’s West End, the musical won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Costume Design.
The musical also caught the admiration and respect of countless professional critics upon its premiere on Broadway. The New York Stage review gave the musical a perfect ten for its “stunning array of costumes,” “glittering bustiers, satiny robes, and body-hugging gowns.” The writer also praised scenic designer Derek McLane for turning the venue into “a crystal-studded, heart-shaped, hopelessly romantic fantasyland.” Over at the New York Times, renowned Broadway critic Ben Brantley wrote, “In “Moulin Rouge,” life is beautiful, in a way reality never is. All is permitted and forgiven in the name of love. Bohemian poverty is exquisitely picturesque. Stardom is around the corner for the gifted and hungry. And even songs you thought you never wanted to hear again pulse with irresistible new sex appeal.”
Meanwhile, the USA Today called Mouline Rouge! The Musical “a wildly entertaining adaption.” This statement is the result of the writer’s high regard for the rearranged pop hits. “Imagine Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” but as a steamy Spanish tango. Now imagine that’s been mashed up with Britney Spears’s “Toxic” and The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” and vigorously performed by a group of hot-blooded bohemians in early 1900s Paris.”
“Maximum pleasure! Emotionally engaging!” – NY1
“It’s hard to catch a breath!” – Entertainment Weekly.
This 2023, the touring production will kick off in Buffalo, New York, in October. Its second stop will be in Rochester, New York, where the production will take over the West Herr Auditorium Theatre for 16 performances. Theater lovers in Rochester can expect a highly impressive set design thanks to the brilliant work of scenic designer Derek McLane. Meanwhile, the touring cast comprises outstanding actors Gabriell McClinton, Christian Douglas, Robert Petkoff, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Andrew Brewer, and many more. The touring musical is so massive that the team will bring in 45 cast members, plus its sizeable production and creative team.
Nevertheless, the West Herr Auditorium Theatre has no problems hosting massive productions like the Moulin Rouge! The venue, formerly named the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, is a state-of-the-art entertainment complex that boasts top-tier facilities, modern stage, light and sound technology, and excellent customer service. Since 1930, the auditorium has been hosting Rochester’s most exciting events. The venue has recently undergone extensive refurbishing and improvements to better provide guests with the ultimate entertainment experience.
Catch one of the most groundbreaking and visually stunning musicals in recent years! Score tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical’s performances at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre through the Get Tickets link now!
