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Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Vancouver: What you need to know about the show

By Stuart Derdeyn

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Vancouver: What you need to know about the show

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Photo by Matthew Murphy /Matthew MurphyReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Article contentReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Sign In or Create an Accountor View more offersArticle contentMoulin Rouge! The Musical opened at the Al Hirschfield Theatre in 2019.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentBased upon director Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie musical Moulin Rouge, the critically acclaimed show would go on to win a total of 10 2021 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The production also picked up two Drama League Awards, five Drama Desk Awards and 10 Outer Critics Circle Award Honors.Article contentClearly, the dynamic presentation hit the right notes with critics and crowds.Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentThe hit musical is being presented by Broadway Across Canada as part of the coming season, remixed with many of the movie’s iconic songs as well as recent hits that have been released since the film premiered 21 years ago. From Offenbach to Lady Gaga, this will appeal to all-ages.Article contentSun SpotsGet top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don’t see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThis is the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.Article contentArticle contentHere’s everything you need to know about Moulin Rouge! The Musical in VancouverArticle contentWhen is Moulin Rouge! The Musical playing in Vancouver?Article contentMoulin Rouge! The Musical will play Jan. 20-25, 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.Article contentWhen do tickets go on sale for Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Vancouver?Article contentTickets go on sale on Sept. 22, 10 a.m. at broadwayacrosscanada.ca and ticketmaster.ca.Article contentWhat other shows is Broadway Across Canada presenting in the coming season?Article contentAll Vancouver shows for Broadway Across Canada take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. MJ the Musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson plays Nov. 25-30 with tickets on sale at broadwayacrosscanada.ca and ticketmaster.ca.Article contentArticle contentMoulin Rouge! The Musical plays Jan. 20-25, 2026; Les Misérables plays March 18-29, 2026; Mamma Mia! plays May 26-31; and Clue plays July 28-Aug. 2. Ticket on sales for the 2026 shows TBA.Article contentWho is in the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical?Article contentThe current North American tour cast is led by Arianna Rosario as Satine, Jay Armstrong Johnson as Christian, and features Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler, Andrew Brewer as The Duke of Monroth, Jahi Kearse as Toulouse-Lautrec, Danny Burgos as Santiago, Kaitlin Mesh as Nini, and Jerica Exum in the role of the Satine Alternate.Article contentMoulin Rouge! The Musical is directed by and designed by an all-Tony Award winning crew directed by Alex Timbers with a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh, with music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine. The design team includes Derek McLane on sets, Catherine Zuber on costumes, Justin Townsend on lighting, Peter Hylenski on sound, and Matt Stine as music producer. Drama Desk Award winner David Brian Brown handles wig and hair design, and Sarah Cimino is the make-up designer.Article contentArticle content