Hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko saw Moulin Rouge! The Musical on opening night at the Detroit Opera House and couldn't wait to share their thoughts in the latest episode of The Cosmic Curtain!

In this episode, they break down some of the show's highs and lows, whether the addition of more pop songs to the stage show from the film enhances the show or detracts from it, and how the duality of the tones works with the message of the show. Plus, listen as they discuss who the true villain of the musical is! 

Timestamps: Moulin Rouge! The Musical discussion and review

• 00:00 - Intros


• 00:45 - The 2001 Baz Luhrmann film which the musical is based on


• 05:00 - SPOILER WARNING for the movie and the musical


• 05:30 - Was the Moulin Rouge! The Musical a good adaptation of the movie?


• 08:50 - The 2 tones to the story, romance and tragedy. 


• 11:00 - Issues/problems that effect enjoyment of a show and things that can go wrong


• 18:00 - Balancing the tragedy for the audience, and what stood out about the show 


• 20:00 - Learning to love again


• 22:20 - Differences with the Duke in the musical and film


• 27:16 - Harold Zidler and his relationship with Satine. Is Zidler a villain?


• 35:10 - Juke Box Musicals and songs in this musical. 


• 43:30 - Audience interaction in this show


• 46:21 - Best songs in Moulin Rouge! The Musical


• 49:45 - Stand-outs from the cast in the show


• 54:15 - The use of lights in this show


• 57:27 - RJ's sister and the confetti cannon. The joy of theatre. 


• 01:00:00 - Overall/final thoughts on this show. 


• 01:05:33 - Rewatchability of Moulin Rouge! The Musical


• 01:07:00 - Outros

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