Based on Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film Moulin Rouge!, this musical brings the story to life on stage with a spectacular mix of classic and contemporary hits. Audiences can expect a dazzling celebration of love, art, and high-energy spectacle, featuring 70+ songs spanning over 160 years of music.

About the Show

Moulin Rouge! The Musical transforms the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film into a theatrical spectacle. Set in 1899 Paris, the story follows young American writer Christian as he falls in love with Satine, the star of the Moulin Rouge. The musical blends romance, drama, and high-energy choreography to create an immersive, glamorous experience.

The show celebrates love, beauty, truth, and artistic freedom. It features over 70 songs ranging from the works of Offenbach to hits by Lady Gaga, Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, mixing iconic film tunes with contemporary pop to create a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.

Cast & Creatives

Verity Thompson – Satine

Graduate of London Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Stage credits include Dangerous Liaisons (The Other Palace Theatre), The Taming of the Shrew (UK/Ireland tour), The Bodyguard (Ljubljana Arts Festival), Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella (Wycombe Swan Theatre), and Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Prince Edward Theatre).

Nate Landskroner – Christian

Stage credits include Bonnie & Clyde (UK Tour), The Taming of the Shrew (The Other Palace Theatre), The Waitress (UK Tour), Back to the Future (Manchester Opera House), An Officer and a Gentleman (UK Tour), Christmas Carol (Chester Curve Theatre), Legally Blonde (International Tour), Grease (Chester Curve Theatre/Dubai), and Spring Awakening (National Youth Music Theatre).

Further cast details will be announced.

Why Go

This production offers a visually spectacular, high-energy theatrical experience that combines romance, drama, and music across genres. Fans of the original film or lovers of musicals will be captivated by the lavish production, intricate choreography, and the blending of classic and contemporary hits. It is a rare opportunity to experience a global hit musical on a grand scale in Shanghai.