“MOULIN ROUGE! Announces Final Broadway Show Date”
The iconic musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, has announced its final Broadway show date, which will take place on July 26, 2026. This popular production has been performed at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.
Moulin Rouge! Sets Final Broadway Performance Date
As it concludes, the show will have delivered an impressive 2,265 regular performances alongside 24 previews. It will stand as the 36th longest-running show in Broadway history. Since its debut on July 25, 2019, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has celebrated remarkable success both critically and commercially.
Record-Breaking Success
- Opened: July 25, 2019
- Final Performance: July 26, 2026
- Performances: 2,265 regular, 24 previews
- Longest Running: 36th in Broadway history
- Awards: Winner of ten 2021 Tony Awards, including Best Musical
Producer Carmen Pavlovic expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present such a unique show on Broadway. She acknowledged the contributions of Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin in adapting their film for the stage. The creative guidance from the entire team, including director Alex Timbers, played an essential role in the production’s success.
Celebrating Artistic Achievement
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a tribute to the resilience of Broadway artists. The show plans to engage audiences in its remaining months with exciting announcements ahead. Since it recouped its Broadway investment in late 2022, it stands out as the only musical from the 2019-2020 season still running.
The pandemic interrupted performances on March 12, 2020, but the show was among the first to return, resuming performances on September 24, 2021. To date, it has entertained over 12 million viewers worldwide, showcasing productions in multiple locations including London, Germany, and Korea.
Musical Legacy
The show’s world premiere occurred in the summer of 2018 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, MA. The Original Broadway Cast Recording, produced by a team including Luhrmann and Levine, reached number one on Billboard’s Cast Album chart.
Additionally, the book titled “Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The Story of the Broadway Spectacular” offers fans an exclusive look into the production’s journey to Broadway. Available from Rizzoli, it reveals the behind-the-scenes magic that brought this musical to life.
As the secretive final performance date approaches, excitement continues to build for fans eager to witness the enduring legacy of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.
