The North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical kicked off on 19 March 2022 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey across the continent.
Including 85 different stops, the North American tour brought Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love to 73 cities and more than 3 million audience members across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, earning rave reviews and standing ovations night after night. After over four years on the road, the tour played its final performance at the Citizens Opera House in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 2, 2026.
As the first touring production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, it was a thrill to jump from city to city, with each stop offering a unique experience, ranging from one-week engagements to two-month runs.
FORESIGHT THEATRICAL
To bring this production to life, we partnered with Foresight Theatrical, the general management team behind Broadway and the North American tour. Foresight was there from the beginning, providing expert guidance and unwavering support throughout the production’s evolution. Their deep understanding of Broadway operations and collaborative spirit make them invaluable allies, and they have been a cornerstone of the musical’s international rollout and its ongoing success.
WORLDWIDE
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL BROADWAY
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL WORLD TOUR
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL AUSTRALIA
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL GERMANY
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL JAPAN
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL NETHERLANDS
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL KOREA
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
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Creatives
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CREDIT MATTHEW MURPHY
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CREDIT Jenny Anderson
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| Book | John Logan |
| Director | Alex Timbers |
| Choreographer | Sonya Tayeh |
| Music Supervision, Orchestrations, Arrangements and Additional Lyrics |
Justin Levine |
| Scenic Design | Derek McLane |
| Costume Design | Catherine Zuber |
| Lighting Design | Justin Townsend |
| Sound Design | Peter Hylenski |
| Hair Design | David Brian Brown |
| Makeup Design | Sarah Cimino |
| Creative Consultation Services | Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin |
| Music Producer | Matt Stine |
| Co-Orchestrators | Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen, Matt Stine |
| Producer | Bill Damaschke |
| Associate Director | Matty DiCarlo |
| Associate Choreographer | Camden Gonzales |
| Associate Music Supervisor | Ted Arthur |
| Associate Set Design | Erica Hemminger |
| Associate Lighting Design | Nick Solyom |
| Associate Sound Design | Justin Stasiw |
| Associate Wardrobe Design | A.C. Gottlieb |
| Music Director | Wendy Feaver |
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Show FactThere was 20 yards of custom-made feather trim and boas accented with hand applied lurex in Satine’s opening costume. -
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Show FactThe cast donned 9 feather headpieces with multiple custom-dyed plumes at each performance. -
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Show FactThere was a total of 793 Costume pieces in the production. -
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Show FactTo celebrate the production’s 1000th performance in Chattanooga, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium surprised the company with 1000 Moon Pies – very fitting, since the iconic treat was invented in Chattanooga.
Social Responsibility
The Bohemian Project
The Bohemian Project programme gives back to the community by supporting emerging artists, creatives, and local communities through industry development, community support, accessibility for people with disabilities, and expanding theatre access for underrepresented groups.
Over its four years touring, the North American company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical delivered an extensive range of community engagement, outreach programs and fundraising initiatives across America, including:
- The Bohemian Values Seats initiative, which launched in 2021 to give underrepresented people from local community groups the opportunity to see the show at no cost, and donating what would’ve been the cost of those tickets to local organisations that foster community spirit, provide essential services and enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Hosting workshops and masterclasses across the country, giving young people the chance to develop their technical theatre and performance skills.
- Supporting local causes through fundraising efforts, bucket collections, and partnerships with small businesses and nonprofit organisations.
- Expanding accessibility with ASL-interpreted and audio-described performances, along with Touch Tours, an experience that invites audience members with visual impairments to explore the stage and set through touch before the show, allowing them to deepen their connection with the show.
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Industry Development
The North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical supported industry development through nationwide workshops, masterclasses, and dedicated education programs like Get Musical! – Behind the Baton.
Get Musical! – Behind the Baton of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Get Musical! – Behind the Baton is an initiative that offers women and nonbinary people hands-on experience working in the orchestra pit of a Tony Award-winning musical.
The initiative was created in partnership with Austin Rivers, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Maestra Music, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting, elevating, and connecting women and non-binary musicians in the musical theatre industry. It aims to ignite passion, create pathways for the next generation of music directors and musicians, while fostering inclusion for women and nonbinary people who have historically been underrepresented in these spaces.
The program made a meaningful impact across the North American touring production, with participants from Toronto, Nashville, Louisville, and Richmond gaining invaluable behind-the-scenes experience.
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