Moulin Rouge – The Musical at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Springtime comes with glitz and glamour as the highly celebrated visual feast, Moulin Rouge, comes to Chicago, Illinois for a limited time! Regarded as Broadway’s most staggering showcase, the stage adaptation of the hit film Moulin Rouge, brings unprecedented stage craft with a slew of fantastic pop hits! See these superb performances as Satine and Christian bring audiences to a thrilling splendor at the Cadillac Palace Theatre! Directed by Tony winning director Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge features a fantastic score from your favorite contemporary artists! It’s a fantastic time to be a theater fan because this musical is a feast for all the senses! Winner of ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Moulin Rouge is definitely a must see at least once (or twice) in your life! So hurry and secure your passes as early as now because tickets are surefire to move so fast that they could be gone in a blink of an eye! 

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“As soon as the show began, I was instantly transported into the magical, beautiful world of the Moulin Rouge.” – Broadwayworld

This whirlwind romance comes to life as poor poet Christian meets Satine, the most loved and famous cabaret dancer at the Moulin Rouge. Satine is tasked by the club’s director to take care of the Duke of Monroth because the wealthy man will be investing in the club to save it from financial ruin. Satine mistakes Christian as the Duke and seduces him and she eventually falls in love. Eventually, the real Duke of Monroth shows up and discovers Satine’s relationship with Christian and becomes enraged. Meanwhile, Satine is hiding an illness that continues to make her health deterioriate. Despite discovering the real identity of Christian, Satine entertains her feelings for Christian. However, what happens to the Moulin Rouge? And will Satine get the medical help she needs? Find out when you catch Moulin Rouge the Musical at the Cadillac Palace Theatre!

Montmartre, Paris rises over at the Cadillac Palace Theatre! See this legendary venue transform into one of the most visually stunning sets Broadway has ever seen! Moulin Rouge the Musical brings out all the stops on this one, with brilliant sets, fantastic hits, exquisite costumes, a stellar cast, and a top calibre creative team! Based on the 2001 film with the same title by Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge brought in the most talented minds in the theater circuit. The musical follows a storyline by multi award winning playwright John Logan while the production was led by two-time Tony winning director Alex Timbers. Dance numbers come to life thanks to brilliant work by Tony winning choreographer Sonya Tayeh, while music supervisor Justine Levine brings the fantastic jukebox score to life. Besides a brilliant team behind the scenes, Moulin Rouge also brought in a fantastic ensemble cast.

Meanwhile, the entire stagecraft screams top calibre thanks to Tony Award-winning designers, including Derek McLane on scenic, Catherine Zuber on Costume, Justin Townsend on lighting, Peter Hylenski on sound, David Brian Brown on hair, and Sarah Cimino on makeup. Together, these astounding teams brought one of the most staggeringly fantastic productions in theater history. That’s why in 2020, Moulin Rouge came out as the year’s biggest winner and took home ten Tony Awards from a whopping 14 nominations. Moreover, the musical also bagged five Drama Desk Awards, two Drama League Awards, and 11 Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. Over at London’s West End, the musical secured the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Costume Design.

“With pyrotechnics, a looming elephant, scenery to die for” – The Guardian

Besides awards, a true testament of the masterly musical is the words it receives from professional theater critics. Well, Moulin Rouge has no shortage of good words from Broadway musical authorities. The Guardian praised the musical for its amazing work “with pyrotechnics, a looming elephant, scenery to die for and a cast with energy to burn.” The review continued to say, “There is a lot to love: with a wonderfully wild energy throughout, it’s happily queerer than the film, and the well-known songs really are spectacular.”

Meanwhile, Broadwayworld’s writer was speechless, “Honestly, as soon as the show began, I was instantly transported into the magical, beautiful world of the Moulin Rouge. When the production ended, I initially had no words.” The review continued to laud the show’s producers and creative team for their impeccable work. Ultimately, the article ended with highly recommending this spectacle to readers, “Trust me: no one should miss this show.”

Either you’re a theater fanatic or a casual viewer looking for an excellent evening. This musical will surely blow you away, especially when you’re into contemporary music. “It’s a very fun night out, guaranteed to push the buttons of anyone who grew up on ‘Pop World’, ” Time Out mentioned. “Like a glittery cow jacked up with some fabulous experimental growth hormone, ‘Moulin Rouge!’ is now bulked into a veritable behemoth of millennial pop bangers,” the writer added.

Get set for a grandiose spectacle as this musical takes over the legendary home of Chicago’s Broadway scene, the Cadillac Palace Theatre. The venue has been a primary choice of almost all major productions, especially a top calibre one like Moulin Rouge, due to its state-of-the-art facility, impressive accommodations, and excellent customer service. Expect a top tier showcase with hi technology sound and lights and stunning acoustics. Meanwhile, audiences can experience the whole two hour and thirty-minute run thanks to the venue’s comfortable plush seating. Cadillac Palace Theatre is an archetype of Chicago’s fantastic entertainment scene. The iconic venue shines once the marquee lights up West Randolph Street. Meanwhile, guests will be awed by the theater’s elegant baroque styel architecture. A visit to the Cadillac Palace Theatre is truly a moment to remember.

“A veritable behemoth of millennial pop bangers” – Time Out

Don’t miss out on the most exhilarating musical to come to Chicago this spring season! Moulin Rouge is sure to bring you on a fantastic trip to Montmarte, Paris to the town’s most riveting cabaret club. Enjoy the splendour of Moulin Rouge, where all your dreams might just come true! Catch the amazing love story between the beautiful Satine and the ever so charming poet Christian!Hurry and don’t miss out by securing your passes as early as now!