Wicked vs Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a higher critic rating (74 vs 63).
Audiences say: Wicked earns an A+ (Loving It), while Moulin Rouge! The Musical gets an A- (Liking It).
Short on time? Wicked runs 2h 45m while Moulin Rouge! The Musical runs 2h 35m.
Bringing kids? Wicked is recommended for Ages 8+, while Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Ages 12+.
Budget-friendly option: Wicked has a $55 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics are mixed on this lavish spectacle, with Kristin Chenoweth's star turn widely praised but the book criticized for lacking emotional depth. The $14 million production dazzles visually, though some find it overlong and dramatically uneven.
Critics praise the dazzling spectacle, opulent design, and sensory overload, but reactions are mixed on substance. Most find it a visually stunning, energetic jukebox musical that prioritizes excess over depth.