Moulin Rouge Broadway Announces Final Show Date After 5-Year Run
Moulin Rouge Broadway Announces Final Show Date After 5-Year Run...
The hit Broadway musical Moulin Rouge! will play its final performance on May 28, 2026, producers announced Friday. The Tony Award-winning show, which opened in July 2021 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, will conclude after nearly five years of performances.
The news comes as the production celebrates becoming the highest-grossing show in the theater’s history. The jukebox musical, adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, has grossed over $300 million on Broadway alone, according to recent box office reports.
Today’s trending status follows a surge in ticket sales after the closure announcement. Fans rushed to secure seats for the remaining shows, causing the musical’s official website to temporarily crash Friday morning. The final block of tickets will go on sale March 3.
Lead producer Carmen Pavlovic credited the show’s success to its “spectacular visuals and timeless music.” The current Broadway cast features Tony nominee Derek Klena as Christian and newcomer Courtney Reed as Satine. Over 2.5 million people have seen the production since its premiere.
The closure coincides with planned renovations at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. No replacement show has been announced yet. A national tour continues through 2027, with international productions running in London and Sydney.
Social media reactions were mixed Friday, with many fans expressing sadness. “This show got me through the pandemic reopening,” tweeted @BroadwayBaby92, echoing a common sentiment. The production notably reopened Broadway in September 2021 after COVID-19 shutdowns.
Industry analysts note the musical’s impact on revitalizing Times Square tourism. Its signature red windmill became an instant landmark, drawing over 15,000 photo ops monthly according to NYC tourism data. The show’s final months will include special events for longtime patrons.
Tickets for the remaining performances range from $99–$399. A lottery will offer $40 seats during the final week. The production confirmed there are no plans for a Broadway revival before 2030.
