Moulin Rouge – The Musical at Cadillac Palace Theatre

The 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, Moulin Rouge gained nominations at the 74th Academy Awards and grossed nearly $180 million worldwide. This instant hit musical film about romance and misfortune wasn't forgotten and is now a hit stage production performed worldwide. The Broadway show took years in the making since there were merely whispers of a Broadway adaptation in 2002 and 2006. But in 2016, it was at last announced that this glamorous film would hit the stage. The show finally debuted in 2019 but took a year-and-a-half break starting in 2020 thanks to worldwide events, but it has been up and running since mid-2021 with great success.

The story of music composer Christian and Parisian entertainer Satine will melt your heart. Christian meets talented French Bohemians who want to create songs for a theatrical production and agree to work with him to get their play into production at the Moulin Rouge theater. Satine works at this theater, but it's quickly failing and could close forever. Satine wants to save the Moulin Rouge and considers seducing a wealthy Duke who has shown interest in investing in the theater to save it. However, Satine and Christian cross paths and feelings become complex. Of course, the Duke doesn't like Satine falling for Christian and threatens to chancel his investment, and threatens Christian's life if he doesn't leave Satine alone.

This mesmerizing production of love and glamour will have you cheering for love to prevail. You'll fall in love with these characters and the music they perform. The jukebox musical combines many songs to create catchy medleys you won't stop singing for weeks. You'll hear the songs from the movie from Patti LaBelle, Elton John, and more, with contemporary hits from Katy Perry, Lorde, and many others. If you love pop music hits from the past 50 years, you won't want to miss this enthralling story that will have you tapping your toes as you enjoy the show.

Whether you grab your friends, family, a date, or go alone, you won't want to miss "Moulin Rouge!” The romantically zesty play tells a story about love, truth, and beauty and does so with grandeur. Pop some champagne and enjoy a romantic night trying to save the Moulin Rouge with Christian and Satine. Don't miss out on this spectacular spectacular this spring at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday 16th April 2025. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event you can't miss!