Moulin Rouge at PiccaDilly
Moulin Rouge is my favorite film. I was captivated by the cast recording when I first heard it on Broadway. It was finally announced for the West End, and I was thrilled to be able to see it. My trip was delayed by Covid, but I made it to the Moulin Rouge. Moulin Rouge: The Musical is a musical about the Moulin Rouge’s star, Satine, and Christian, a penniless writer Christian. They fall in love after Christian’s identity is ambiguous. To keep the Moulin Rouge under Harold Zidler’s control, Satine is introduced to the Duke by the Moulin Rouge owner. He is determined to keep Satine his own.
Rendezvous of the Classic
Moulin Rouge is an incredible spectacle. You are immediately immersed in this world from the moment you step into the auditorium. It is overwhelming to see the pre-show set. The performers take the stage earlier and start to draw you in. This theme continues throughout the show. I learned that Moulin Rouge’s best performances are when they do huge, epic shows.
Lady Marmalade’s opening
Ensemble dance numbers are an excellent example of this. Lady Marmalade opening the show with Lady Marmalade was a wonderful way to start the show. Unapologetic and accepting diversity in all its forms, it was amazing. So was “Backstage Romance”, which featured huge hits like Sweet Dreams (are Mande of These), Bad Romance, Toxic and El Tango de Roxanne. Both numbers featured huge ensemble numbers and were full of attitude, sass, and sex. The energy was infectious and the audience went wild. Sonya Tayeh choreographed the show perfectly and the dancers performed it flawlessly.
This could be because these numbers are so high that quieter moments where the plot actually develops, such as those between Christian (understudy Adam Gillian), and Satine (Liisi laFontaine), didn’t work. They didn’t have enough time to build a relationship or for Satine to communicate with the audience. The chemistry between Christian and Satine was not sparkly. It was disappointing because, by the end, I didn’t care that Satine was dead, but I was more excited about seeing a large production number. Santiago, Tolouse, and Christian formed a friendship out of nothing. Despite having some funny moments like So Exciting, their friendship did not work. These are not criticisms of the performers’ abilities. They all have amazing voices, but it is more commentary on how what works on screen sometimes doesn’t translate to the stage. It’s easy to miss subtle glances or smoldering looks.
A Visual Treat
The success of the musical is more visual than emotional. It was therefore no surprise that Catherine Zuber’s costumes were spectacular. Everything from the can-can skirts to the many corsets displayed to the pastel aristocratic dresses to the can-can skirts, to the pastel-colored aristocratic costumes left a lasting impression. The set was designed by Derek McLane and makes a strong first impression. However, it amazes throughout the show. I was just as amazed at its final appearance as I was when I sat down.
A Twist to Bad Romance
Songs have been updated to the movie. They include songs like Bad Romance and Shut Up and Rake Your Glass and Firework. I enjoyed these updates. However, die-hard fans don’t need worry as classics such As Your Song, El Tango De Roxanne, and Come What May are still available. You were always on the lookout for the next big hit, and this mix of old and new kept you interested. Moulin Rouge is visually stunning with spectacular choreography, set, costumes and costumes. It also has a fun score. However, it will leave you feeling emotionally cold because of a lack of character development or relationships that don’t work.
