“Without that abandon, it's a spectacle that, to me at least, is insufficiently disreputable.”
By Patrick MarmionJan 21, 2022Full Review
MUSICALWEST ENDNOW PLAYING
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre · 2h 45m
Opened Jan 19, 2022 · 4+ years in the West End
3 Rave
12 Positive
6 Mixed
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find Moulin Rouge a dazzling, over-the-top spectacle that prioritizes eye-popping visuals and energetic dance over substance, with most praising its lavish production design while noting the thin story and weak central romance.
Critic Scorecard
23 reviews3 Rave
12 Positive
6 Mixed
2 Negative
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Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“It’s not cheap but it’s unforgettable.”
By Lloyd EvansJan 29, 2022
“It is so over the top, it's irresistible.”
WhatsOnStage StaffJan 20, 2022
“At its red velvety heart this show champions life, survival, passion and the all-important love, making for the perfect escapism we all need right about now mon cheri.”
By Neil JohnsonJan 23, 2022Full Review
“The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! is a wildly entertaining night at the theatre.”
By Suzy EvansJan 20, 2022Full Review
