May 14, 2026. We went to the Al Hirschfeld theater to see the play Moulin Rouge, the musical. Very ornate designed lobby constructed in 1926 and renovated recently. This play has been showing here since July 25, 2019, and we saw it in 2022. At $57 on www.tdf.org it was a no-brainer decision to see it again. I never understood the plot very well, but incredible costumes, stage design, singing and dancing make this musical a winner to come back again and again. Now for $57 we got seat in rear mezzanine row T in the farthest corner from the stage, with nobody behind us, and our backs to the wall. Only way to reach the seats was to climb 20 rows up from the rear mezzanine. At the nosebleed level we could see the stage without obstructions, even with row S in front of us fully occupied with adults, due to staggered stadium seating, with speakers right above us, along with air conditioning vents. Come intermission time wife had to go down 20 rows to the base of the mezzanine and then wait in a line going down another 20 stairs to the orchestra level to reach the women's bathrooms. And there was a long line for the men's bathrooms on the rear mezzanine level. 1424 seats in the audience in a fully sold-out event, but they have 20 women's toilet stalls. Fortunately, we had aisle seats, as it took my wife all of the 20-minute intermission to make it to the bathroom and return to our seats going down and up 40 stairs. And she had to do this before the play restarted, as once the lights went out, the stairs were unlighted. read more

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Al Hirschfeld was a celebrity caricaturist. As a child I looked for his work in the NY Times, if only to hunt for his daughter's name -- NINA -- which he incorporated in his drawings. Widely celebrated, often focusing on Broadway, this theater now bears his name. The facade and interior are designated landmarks. Constructed by vaudevillian Martin Beck in 1924 the theater has beautiful features. Like most of these century-old venues the comfort-level doesn't hold up to today's expectations. Most noticeable, the basement level women's restroom. (Tip: go as soon as you get there. Lines wrap around and become ridiculously long.) I developed an appreciation of Broadway from my mother. From the age of ten we celebrated my birthdays with a Broadway show, proceeded by lunch in a celebrated restaurant. We'd seen The Rink (underrated, but quite good) and Dracula (Frank Langella was perfect!) at the Martin Beck, which was what the Hirschfeld was then called. Today's production -- to celebrate my husband's birthday -- was Moulin Rouge. T, not a B'way aficionado, loved it. I did not. If you see a parallel with Puccini's La Boheme, you're not mistaken. read more

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Seats are small and tight but the theater is gorgeous! Came to see Megan in her broadway debut as Zidler! They definitely set the vibe in here. Left side of the orchestra is where they mostly enter and exit the scenes which was nice being so close to the stars of the show. Bathrooms are clean and the lines are well organized. read more

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I came here to see Moulin Rouge The Musical. The theater is well decorated, intimate, and clean. It was very easy to access and navigate once inside. There didn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. You can view the stage very well. The atmosphere for the musical was fantastic. It's a great venue for an awesome performance!! read more

Came here to see Moulin Rouge and was a bit surprised by how small the venue felt compared to what I'm used to. We had orchestra seats and they were definitely tight, but the view of the main stage was great. One thing to note: the performers use the sides of the stage quite a bit, and from the left side of the orchestra, I couldn't see the action happening on the stairs, so you do miss a little depending on where you're sitting. I'd say the best place to sit would be in the center of orchestra. Also, toward the second half of the show, it got really warm inside, not sure what happened, but I was definitely feeling hot, so make sure to take off your coat. That said, the stage design and props were incredible and really made the whole production feel grand and immersive. They made use of the whole stage. I was fortunate enough to see Megan the Stallion as the guest performer on her second day there and she was phenomenal wow!! Overall, the main actors were insanely good, Satine's voice is phenomenal. I had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. read more

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We visited the Al Hirschfeld Theatre this week to see Moulin Rouge!, and it was such a fun experience from start to finish. We were especially excited to see Megan Thee Stallion's performance, and spoiler alert: she was fantastic. She was funny, charismatic, and absolutely stunning on stage. The theater itself felt very cozy and comfortable. Even though it was hot in the city that day and the website mentioned it could get a little warm inside during the show, the temperature inside felt great the entire time. It was comfortable and well-managed. The seats were comfortable, the stage design was beautiful, and the lighting throughout the performance was incredible. I especially loved the confetti moment at the end--it was such a fun touch and made the finale feel even more special. Everything felt very well thought out. Also, shoutout to the bartender working that day. She was so sweet, full of energy, and provided excellent customer service. I just wish I remembered her name so I could thank her properly. Overall, a wonderful theater experience. read more

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We came here recently to catch Moulin Rouge on a Saturday night after being able to score some discounted tickets online. The experience and show overall was enjoyable. The theater staff were efficient and friendly. Our orchestra seating was fairly comfortable. The acoustics of the venue were good. The overall production in terms of the event staffing was like a well oiled machine as we were able to get in and out of the venue in an orderly and efficient manner. read more

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Went to see Moulin Rouge! here, and it was great. Go see it before it closes. The Al Hirschfeld Theatre, originally the Martin Beck Theatre, is a Broadway theater at 302 West 45th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. Opened in 1924, it was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh in a Moorish and Byzantine style and was constructed for vaudevillian Martin Beck. It has 1,404 seats across two levels. Both the facade and the interior are New York City landmarks. Albert Hirschfeld (June 21, 1903 - January 20, 2003) was an American caricaturist best known for his black-and-white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. His artwork is displayed throughout the theatre. In 1943, Hirschfeld married German actress Dolly Haas. They were married for more than 50 years and had a daughter, Nina. Hirschfeld is known for hiding Nina's name, written in capital letters ("NINA"), in most of the drawings he produced after her birth. The number of "NINA"s concealed is shown by the number written to the right of his signature. Happy "Nina" hunting.... read more

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This review is SOLELY for the theatre and not the show!! We were seated last row of orchestra and still felt like we were in the front. It's a very intimate space which I love! However, everything else simply fell short. For one, intermission was only 15-20 minutes and because this theatre is so small, you could barely move around and get to bathroom and concessions area. You're better off just staying in your seat. They are also so strange with photos. If you want photos of the stage (which you typically can take at any show before it starts), you will be told to put your phone away. Idk if this had to do with the show specifically but do understand some of us have travelled very far to be here and it's a DREAM for us so we would love to snap a photo before the show begins! Similarly, at the very end, we wanted photos of us in the audience with the stage and they didn't give us a heads up they were closing the stage and turning off lights so I didn't get any photos! Luckily I snapped some of my friends but that made me really sad. I understand you want us all out but if you're not going to let us take pics before the show, at least give us a chance for afterwards. I was really upset with the staff about that. This is a dream come true for me lol so please give me the chance to take photos with my girlfriends!!! ALSO WE HAD TO ASK FOR A PLAYBILL WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOURE NOT JUST HANDING IT OUT read more

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Incredible theater. The stage is beautiful, acoustics excellent. If on the orchestra level , need to be in a row closer than Q to see side stages. read more

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Seeing the original Moulin Rouge in Paris was quite the treat, so it felt only natural to try & check this show out in the states. Nice size theater, good set up & stage, once the show started u get lost in the music & dancing it was very entertaining. Theater itself is a good size, nice old style plus it has a great location since it is a block away from Times Square which makes it very convenient to get there by train. Nice theater & the show was fun to watch. read more

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Recently attended Moulin Rouge and it was my first Broadway show. I had a great time and the ushers were very sweet! The seats were comfortable and the music was amazing! 15/10 great performance!! read more

My 2nd visit to this theatre to see Moulin Rouge... WOW. A fully immersive environment. We sat in Can Can seats and the person who helped us there was very clear and kind. You can use QR codes to order refreshments to your seat. I would definitely get there early and use the restroom so you don't have to try and go at intermission. You'll have a blast here! Also... as of November... This Satine/Christian duo is amazing!!!! Powerhouse voices. read more

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Moulin Rouge! is the one of the best musical show I've ever seen! Very dynamic, great decorations, choreography and voices. Almost 3 hours of a great performance is worth every dollar. Hurry up to see the show, as its final Broadway performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre is scheduled on July 26, 2026. read more

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Wow, I had a very disappointing experience with the box office. I called because I was interested in purchasing Can Can seats for *Moulin Rouge!* and wanted some advice as a shorter guest. Specifically, I was hoping to learn a little more about the stage height and whether those seats would provide a good viewing experience. I wasn't expecting an exact calculation of sightlines based on my height--I was simply looking for general guidance from someone familiar with the theater. Unfortunately, the representative who answered was extremely dismissive. During the call, he focused primarily on my budget and the cost of the tickets rather than addressing my questions about visibility and the overall viewing experience. When I explained my concern, he responded with something along the lines of, "You want me to tell you how obstructed your view will be based on your height?" The way he said it felt mocking, as though my question was unreasonable. What was particularly frustrating was that I wasn't looking for an exact measurement or guarantee. I was simply hoping for practical advice from someone familiar with the venue--something as simple as, "If you're concerned about visibility, you may want to sit a few rows back so you can take in the entire production." Instead, the conversation left me with the impression that the priority was selling tickets within my budget rather than helping me choose seats that would provide the best experience. The call was disconnected, and when I tried calling back, each subsequent call was answered and immediately hung up. To make sure it wasn't a technical issue, I even called from a blocked number, and that call rang much longer before also being disconnected. Based on that experience, it genuinely felt as though my calls were being deliberately ignored. The entire interaction felt unprofessional and left me with a very negative impression of the box office customer service. It's unfortunate, because I was genuinely excited about attending the show and simply wanted some guidance to help choose the best seats. read more

Saw Jordan Fisher here. One of the greatest decorated sets I've ever seen in my life. The colors in the vibrancy of the show is amazing. We won the lottery so two tickets for $90. We didn't have too bad of a seat. We were in the Mezzanine and we definitely had to sit up a little straight to catch everything. The show flows out into the crowd a bit. read more

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I came to New York for my sisters graduation, and my aunt had surprised me with tickets to see moulin rouge. I never been to the theater before but it was seriously something I will never forget. Our seats were great and the show was amazing ! read more

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Excited to see Moulin Rouge! We didn't do our usual which is to pre purchase tickets well in advance. We arrived at the theater and I request Mezz best available. The box office was having a flash sale and we scored orchestra tickets for less than the cost of the Mezz seats I saw online...excited! The staff including ushers were nice and accommodating. We didn't finish our dinner and security allowed us to bring it in as long as the food stayed wrapped. Thank you, Kate and Larry! read more

I came here to see my first Broadway show; Moulin Rouge. Upon arrival, the security check was quick as we were led to our seats once inside. Come a little early to get your photos and use the restroom as this is not allowed once the show starts. Even during intermission, the lines will be long for the restroom so don't drink too much if you don't want to miss anything. The show was entertaining and I loved the incorporation of the modern music. I was the most amazed by the set though, which was executed perfectly. You can tell all the details and work put into this production. But the biggest reason I wanted to watch this was to see Jojo as Satine. It was a once in a lifetime experience to see her perform. read more

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Moulin Rouge has solidified its spot as my fav show of all time! Set design and the theater itself is absolutely beautiful. The show itself is amazing. But what made me come here to leave a 5 star review was the staff. Huge shout out to everyone running the theater. The ushers did a great job of managing the crowd for when the audience was allowed to take pictures and when they weren't allowed. Also the women managing the bathroom were some boss ladies and got us back from intermission on time. The real MVP of the night was Philip. I want to say he was the floor manager or some sort of manager for the theater. He helped me charge by dying phone. If you haven't yet. Get yourself down to the MOULIN ROUGE! read more

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I will review Moulin Rouge separately (though there will be some overlap). Easy entry into theater. Orchestra is directly to the right of the entrance, so that's easy enough. There are stairs and I'm pretty sure no elevator access. Staff is efficient, professional, and helpful. The set is absolutely amazing. So provocative and flashy, a feast for the eyes. Tons of lights and colors and sparkle. The set spills over into the rest of the theater. I sat in row C, which is a little closer than I thought, but I enjoyed the seat. The stage set up is a large stage with a runway down the middle of the "cancan table" section (perpendicular to the stage), then a runway that runs parallel to the front of the stage, along row C. In row C, you are DIRECTLY in front of the runway. So close the attendants tell you not to place anything on the stage. I'm only 5'2, but my sightline for the large stage was perfect. I didn't have to crane my beck. When performers came up to the walkway directly in front of me, I had to look up, but it was awesome to be RIGHT THERE. Before the show, performers come out and give you a cabaret type show. Because I was front and center, a lot of them stopped and made direct eye contact with me. There were times during the show I thought people were going to fall down on top of us (they were joking around of course)--that's how into the action you are. Probably some of the best seats in the house, but row D would be pretty good too. I wouldn't go to the cancan seats. You have to crane your neck AND turn around often to try to catch the action on the runways behind you (and there is A LOT). Seats aren't the smallest I've ever sat in, but they are tight. Leg room is fine in row C since you're in front of the stage. I love a theater with a lounge. And there aren't as many in NYC as you'd think. I can remember having a lounge experience at Lyric theater for Harry Potter and recently had a lounge experience at Cabaret (though it was an inconvenient pain in the ass). The Al Hirschfield theater has a very nice lounge and great VIP staff. And it's totally worth the 50 bucks. The attendant, Abel, was awesome. Very personable and fun. read more

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This theater is so great and the show was amazing! It's located off Times Square in a quieter section of the neighborhood, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants around so you can eat and grab a drink before or after the show. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They are all about enforcing the rules, so be sure to arrive early to visit the restroom and take photos and videos before you settle in for the show. No photos or videos starting about 15 minutes before show time! The show itself was incredible, the cast was so amazing and moving, the set design was jaw dropping, and it was such a dream to see Aaron Tveit and Jojo perform! read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre! I came to watch the Sunday matinee performance of Moulin Rouge. It was a great show! I made a request to change to a more comfortable seat and the staff were so kind and accommodating. I was even upgraded to an orchestra seat after the intermission. This was a highlight of my NYC trip! read more

A lovely historical theatre in the heart of NYC Times square. I was lucky enough to see Moulin Rouge here. The building is so beautiful and historic. the only eh part is that the rest rooms are in the basement. I'll be back! read more

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What an honor, to be able to experience this well established theatre. If you do not watch Moulin Rouge while in New York City, who are ya?!? We were greeted by the smiley host and usher who brought us to our seats. The performance is about 2.5 hours with a 20 minute intermission. This is an updated show with classic songs from the 1990's to the present time. The main characters to the back up dancers are just fantastic!! Props to them!! The people who are in charge of changing the backgrounds every time, kudos to you!! I am sure it is not an easy job but they did it effortlessly. The seats are very comfortable and the theatre just has that charm that you admire. The snacks/drinks were decent in price-exactly like what you could you would buy at a hotdog stand. For 2 water bottles and a bag of pretzels cost about $23USD. My boyfriend and I went during a heatwave so it would have been nice for the theatre to be a bit cooler. Since I enjoyed myself immensely, I will not remove a star. read more

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Great theater to enjoy broadway plays. We went to see Moulin Rouge while in Manhattan and loved it. I suggest you get the skip the line tickets as there was a very long line if you didn't. Our seats (W 103 and 104) were great. The cocktails were good and prices were reasonable. We had an issue with other patrons in the theater but the manager managed it very well giving us even better seats (K 103 K 104) . I applaud how well the management handled the situation being I am a member of the National Press Club of Washington DC. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Beautiful theater! A bit chilly during winter inside. Arrive early and enjoy the show, the artists start being on stage before. Doors open at 6:30pm for the 7pm show. Moulin Rouge was amazing! Highly talented individuals and loved every song. read more

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Went to Matinee yesterday for Moulin Rouge. I'll leave the review of the show to others (but I loved it. I've seen it at the Kennedy Center, too). Security did a great job getting us into the theater quickly. Have your bag open and ready to go! Souvenirs can be purchased at Orchestra level and on the mezzanine, so go up if you can. At time acoustics were too muffled. We were in front row of Mezzanine, pretty much hanging over stage extension, and I couldn't understand the Boy George (even though I know the story). It seemed to get better as the show moved forward. I was late for the second act due to the intermission not being long enough to let women go to the bathroom. They had a staff member who did an AMAZING job calling out available stalls to keep us moving, but there was still a long line when they resumed the show. Patrons should not have to decide between physical health/discomfort or watching the show they paid so much to see. I saw women abandoning the line they had waited in the whole intermission to run back to the show. Word to the wise: don't drink anything before or during the show. read more

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This was my first ever broadway show and i went in knowing nothing about moulin rouge. I was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff, the comfortable seats, and the view from our seats. Our seats were in the top section right above the ledge. Such great seats!! We were able to see everyone besides the very edge of the stage on the side we were sitting which wasn't an issue. I will say, the food is expensive. I was not expecting it to be cheap but it is still a shock when sprite is $11 with no refill. It does come with a cup tho! My favorite part about this experience was how beautiful it was on the inside. When we first walked in the "awww" from the people was audible. People were making tiktocs, taking pictures, and just soaking in the beauty of the theatre. No broadway show allows video or pictures during the performance, i just had no idea how heavily enforced it is! It was funny to watch them run up to people sneaking pictures. They would come running up to them with a flashlight in their faces lol! I would for sure return and it was a great experience overall! read more

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The Al Hirschfeld is on 8th Ave a bit away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square. The theatre currently houses Moulin Rouge! the Musical. It's difficult to separate critique regarding the show vs. the theatre, but I'll attempt here. The stage is set up so that the far right and far left seats in the orchestra (first floor) are extremely obstructed. There are staircases on either side of the stage that obstruct your view. And although the mezzanine (second floor) is incredibly raked (angled), there are parts of the stage that come into the audience quite a ways and you will miss some of the show due to this. The set and costumes of the current show are both very incredible. But do note that it is based on the movie Moulin Rouge (with Ewan MacGregor and Nicole Kidman) and it is a jukebox musical - this means that all the songs are not original. Unfortunately due to the nature of this, you will often get patrons singing along and talking/being raucous during the show. The ushers seem to be very diligent in the orchestra regarding this but not so much in the mezzanine and people get away with a lot of things. Please DO NOT sing along, talk or be on your phone during the show! Regarding the phone, I think perhaps since many of the actors are in lingerie throughout the show that because of this the ushers are particularly strict with no photography/videography in this show - they will not allow you to film from about 10 minutes prior to the show even begins so make sure you arrive early to get pics. Stage door (where you can meet the actors after the show) is located to the right of the main entrance. The nearest exit is to the right of orchestra right, walk left when you walk out and there will be barricades set up (on 45th st). Discount ticket options: 1) online lottery (very difficult to win, and very obstructed seats) 2) in person at the box office (fees are waived) 3) TKTS booth in times square or lincoln center read more

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Went to see Moulin Rouge last Friday at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. What a fabulous night it was. The signature cocktail was delicious, the customer service was great too. This venue was perfect in every way! read more

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Had the pleasure to watch Moulin Rouge starring Joanna "Jojo" Levesque (sadly she got sick so her understudy Oyoyo Joy took over last minute) and Derek Klena (incidentally got to see him walk past me heading to stage for an hour before the show... I used to think he's cute on TV when I watched Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin but seeing him up close -- oh my goodness he's DREAMY). The theater itself is GORGEOUS -- I appreciated all the details of the architecture. Even the women's restroom was so organized so it allowed a good one-way flow in and out of the restroom (I recently learned they're called "water closets" here in NY). The show was amazing! I'd watch it again actually -- hopefully JoJo is there when I do! read more

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This is a great theater. Seating is so comfortable and stage is huge. Not a bad seat in the house. Love it here. Moulin Rouge is so full of energy, it's electric. BOY GEORGE IS EPIC. read more

This theater really knows how to let a production let its hair down, so to speak. What an incredible show it hosted in Moulin Rouge! Just Wow! I felt like it wasn't just any theater but a true Paris Backstreet red light district spectacle. I loved every minute of it. The entire theater was transformed to take us on the journey. Thank you Al Hirschfeld Theater for allowing the production to take us to the limits of our senses. read more

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If you want to have a memorable evening on Broadway - this is it! We got last minute tickets to Moulin Rouge and the view from the balcony was nothing short of spectacular. It was the 1,000th performance of Moulin Rouge at the theatre and the main character was played by the pop star... JoJo. Truly impressive. Gorgeous decorations, costumes, singing, and dancing. Highly recommend! read more

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Good evening- I was at the 5pm show on Easter. My boyfriend now fiancé proposed to me in the theatre right before the show started. This is our favorite Broadway show and our 3rd time seeing the performance. We absolutely love Moulin Rouge. Boy George and the cast always give a stellar performance! I want to commend your usher Chris who was absolutely amazing when we shared our wonderful news. He was kind and courteous and made us feel special. We were both extremely grateful for your staff making us feel like a king and a queen on our special day! My fiancé and I will always remember our magical night at The Moulin Rouge! read more

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The theater is small and cozy enough that you can still get a good view of the stage when seated towards the back of the hall. To get a better experience, it may be better to have seats before the circle level as the upper level does block a bit of the aerial view. Not sure if it is due to the Moulin Rouge set but the theater has an old world charm to it. Intricate carvings are on the pillars. The ladies room is below stairs and a tiny window along the stairs is also the bar. Order from there to get your drinks. The ladies room is well organized with lines and numbers are on the stall's door so you can inform those in line which ones are free. It does look old enough that you would think the theater can be haunted. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case. In any case, it is a good theater to watch a production. Front row seats are not necessary here. read more

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My friend and I came here to see Moulin Rouge. We had discount tickets in the back Mezzanine center area. The theatre itself is beautiful with an opulent, old style and the stage set up for Moulin Rouge was stunning, as well as breathtaking with plenty of glitter and glitz. Upon arrival, my friend mentioned that she couldn't see because the person sitting in front of her was too tall. She let one of the ushers know and they gave her a comfortable red seat cushion. This still didn't help, so the theatre went above and beyond by providing us 2 chairs, which was moved closer to the stage on the left side where all the action was taking place! The show was wonderful. I loved the costumes (especially Satine's gorgeous wardrobe), stage design, acting, and of course the singing. There were the original songs, along with a bunch of more modern pop songs. Christian was handsome and charming, with a meltingly smooth voice. Satine was simply lovely with a sweet voice. They were so perfect together! I was so impressed with the theatre's amazing customer service. I was also very happy with the performance. read more

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Went to see Moulin Rouge and had a great time! Wish the ladies room had more stalls as we didn't have enough time to get drinks during intermission since we needed to use the bathroom. read more

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Moulin Rogue has a grandiose decor and staging, a nice setup to see upon entering the theater. Seating has the typical shortened leg room, seen in many other broadway theaters. Best seats would be more centered, both in orchestra and mezzanine levels. I sat in left orchestra and had a slightly obstructed left side view. Security is nice and quick to guide people, also reminding people when not to take photos/videos. read more

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