Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
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Cadillac Palace
Get ready to have the time of your life at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois with "Moulin Rouge!" The unforgettable jukebox musical that won our hearts as a musical film in 2001 joined Broadway in 2019 and you can join the fun this spring. With modern pop hits heard on the radio and passionate love with harrowing risks, this memorable tale taking place in Bohemian Paris will captivate you and have you dancing in your chair. Whether you are a die-hard fan or are brand new to the "Moulin Rouge!" scene, you won't want to miss this intoxicating stage production of an unforgettable film.
This Broadway show follows the story of Christian and Satine, an American and Parisian who catch each others' hearts while creating a play to keep the Moulin Rouge theater in business. But because Satine committed to someone else and has a devastating secret, this pair just doesn't seem to be written in the stars. Christian is a composer hoping to make it big with musicals, while Satine is a entertainer at the Moulin Rouge. The two feel like they're destined for each other, if only they can overcome the obstacles.
This unique story takes place around 1900 but wows the audience with modern and oldies pop songs you heard on the radio. The play differs from the film as it includes new songs that have come out since the movie first debuted in the early 2000s. You won't want to miss this Tony Award-winning musical about passion, music, performing, and pursuing your dreams. See "Moulin Rouge!" this spring at Cadillac Palace on Friday 18th April 2025 for a glitzy night you won't soon forget.
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The 2001 "Moulin Rouge!” film by Baz Luhrmann gained nominations at the 74th Academy Awards, grossing nearly $180 million worldwide. This beloved musical film about love and tragedy wasn't forgotten and is now a hit Broadway show performed around the world. 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 glitzy film would join Broadway. 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 make you want to fall in love. Christian meets talented French Bohemians who want to write songs for a theatrical production and decide 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 has a real risk of shutting down. 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 fall in love. Of course, the Duke doesn't like Satine falling for Christian and threatens that he won't invest in the theater after all, and poses a real threat to 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 mash-ups you won't stop singing for weeks. You'll hear the songs from the movie from Patti LaBelle, Elton John, and more, with recent 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 dramatic production that will have you singing along as you enjoy the show.
Whether you grab your friends, family, a date, or go alone, don't miss "Moulin Rouge!” The beautifully zesty play tells a story about love, truth, and beauty and does so with glam. Pop some champagne and enjoy a enchanting night trying to save the Moulin Rouge with Christian and Satine. Don't miss out on this spectacular show this April at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois on Friday 18th April 2025. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event you need to be a part of!
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