It has arrived ..... the Tony award winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on the iconic movie by Baz Luhrmann is now playing at The Hollywood Pantages theatre thru September 4th. Maggie McKay talks with lead Courtney Reed who plays Satine opposite Conor Ryan as Christian. Courtney tells us about what it takes to prepare for the role seven times a week, what it's like playing opposite such a handsome, charismatic and charming actor as Conor Ryan, why she's excited to play Satine and much more.
This production gets you right at the opening act with a rockin' cancan number and from there you are transported to another time and place, truly. The costumes, sound, lighting and set design all boast Tony award winning talent and it shows. The 60 cast members are having so much fun on stage it's infectious, you can't fake that kind of energy. The music of course, is so much fun with new musical mash-ups sprinkled in. it's a true extravaganza from beginning to end celebrating truth, beauty, freedom and above all love. You can't help but have a good time and leave uplifted.
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If you can't make it to the Pantages, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will be in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts November 9 - 27, click HERE for more information on that show.