Presented by Broadway San Diego as part of its ongoing Nederlander series, the high-energy production is based on Baz Luhrmann's beloved 2001 film and reimagines the Bohemian romance with an electrifying blend of music, dance, and visual spectacle. The show's North American tour has captivated cities across the country, and its arrival in San Diego for the first time marks a rare opportunity for local theatergoers to experience the international hit up close.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical swept the 2021 Tony Awards, winning 10 honors including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Direction, and Best Orchestrations. It has also earned accolades from the Drama League, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle, solidifying its place as one of Broadway’s most celebrated contemporary shows.
Directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, with a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh, and music supervision by Justin Levine, the musical combines theatrical storytelling with a jukebox mash-up of over 70 iconic pop songs spanning more than a century - from Offenbach and Elton John to Adele and Lady Gaga.
The show transforms the Civic Theatre into a swirling, surreal Parisian dreamscape, thanks to dazzling set and costume designs by Derek McLane and Catherine Zuber, paired with vibrant lighting and sound by Justin Townsend and Peter Hylenski. The immersive experience captures the romance, rebellion, and raw emotion of the original film while offering an entirely new theatrical thrill.
Set in Montmartre during the turn of the 20th century, Moulin Rouge! The Musical tells the story of Christian, a young composer who falls deeply in love with Satine, the star courtesan of the famed Moulin Rouge cabaret. Their doomed love affair plays out against a backdrop of decadence, danger, and creative revolution.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical plays June 24-July 6, 2025, at the San Diego Civic Theatre, located at 1100 Third Avenue in downtown San Diego. Tickets for the San Diego run are available now through BroadwaySD.com or the Civic Theatre box office. Group sales for parties of 10 or more can be arranged by emailing [email protected].
Set in Montmartre during the turn of the 20th century, Moulin Rouge! The Musical tells the story of Christian, a young composer who falls deeply in love with Satine, the star courtesan of the famed Moulin Rouge cabaret. Their doomed love affair plays out against a backdrop of decadence, danger, and creative revolution.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical plays June 24-July 6, 2025, at the San Diego Civic Theatre, located at 1100 Third Avenue in downtown San Diego. Tickets for the San Diego run are available now through BroadwaySD.com or the Civic Theatre box office. Group sales for parties of 10 or more can be arranged by emailing [email protected].
Originally published on June 22, 2025.
