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Chicago vs Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.

Chicago

Chicago

87
Critical Gold9 reviews
Get Tickets from $73
Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

72
Worth Seeing41 reviews
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Jul 25, 2019
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Aug 30, 2026
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Which Show Should You See?

Based on CriticScore: Chicago has a higher critic rating (87 vs 72).

Audiences say: Chicago earns a B+ (Liking It), while Moulin Rouge! The Musical gets an A- (Liking It).

Short on time? Chicago runs 2h 30m while Moulin Rouge! The Musical runs 2h 35m.

Bringing kids? Chicago is recommended for Ages 13+, while Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Ages 12+.

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Critics Say
Chicago

Critics hail this stripped-down revival as wildly entertaining and pulse-racing, with top-flight performances bringing fresh vitality to Kander and Ebb's dark musical about celebrity and crime.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Critics are dazzled by the spectacular production design and sensory overload but divided on substance. Most praise the opulent visuals and energetic performances, though some dismiss it as empty spectacle stuffed with too many pop songs.