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Moulin Rouge! to End Broadway Run in 2026

2/7/2026

Summary

Moulin Rouge! Closes

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will close on July 26, 2026, after seven years on Broadway.
The production, based on Baz Luhrmann's film, will have completed 2,265 performances, ranking as the 36nd longest-running Broadway production in history.
The production won ten Tony Awards in 2021, including Best Musical.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic expressed gratitude for bringing the show to Broadway.
Pavlovic announced plans for exciting updates before the final performance.

Summary

Moulin Rouge! Ends

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will end its Broadway run on July 26, 2026, after 2,265 performances.
The production, based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film, features a mix of classic and contemporary songs.
It won ten Tony Awards in 2021, including Best Musical.
It was the only musical from the pandemic season to recoup its investment by late 2022.
The show continues to thrive in the West End.

History

Historical Context

Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!" premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, blending classic and contemporary music to redefine musical cinema. The film's success led to a Broadway adaptation, which opened in 2019 and won ten Tony Awards in 2021. Despite pandemic challenges, it recouped its investment by late 2022, demonstrating the enduring influence of Luhrmann's vision on modern theater.

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Moulin Rouge! Closes

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will close on July 26, 2026, after seven years on Broadway.
The production, based on Baz Luhrmann's film, will have completed 2,265 performances, ranking as the 36nd longest-running Broadway production in history.
The production won ten Tony Awards in 2021, including Best Musical.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic expressed gratitude for bringing the show to Broadway.
Pavlovic announced plans for exciting updates before the final performance.

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