After sitting dark during the world’s longest lockdown, the curtain will finally rise to reveal the globe’s biggest production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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Broadway hit Moulin Rouge will finally can-can into Melbourne after the production went dark due to Melbourne’s lockdowns and rehearsal restrictions.
The multi-million dollar show triumphed Broadway, which was also batted by the pandemic. Just last month, New York made a covid comeback – Now it’s Melbourne’s turn, the theatre capital of Oz.
A stellar cast is about to dazzle the stage of the world’s biggest production of the musical adapted from the Baz Luhrmann film.
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AUSTRALIAN CAST OF MOULIN ROUGE
The landmark Regent Theatre holds a key part in Melbourne’s history since opening as a grand picture palace in 1929.
Set designer Derek McLane used the theatre’s rich history to enhance the set that will immerse audiences into the world of Moulin Rouge the moment they enter.
Speaking to The Age, McLane said it was bigger than both the New York and London stages.
Tens of millions of dollars were poured upgrading The Regent Theatre, partially funded by the Victorian State Government.
“It lends itself to becoming the Moulin Rouge, it feels more European, the architecture feels closer to 1899 and it has a lot of opulence to it, which is really useful.”
The set is flanked by two huge scene-setters, a big red windmill and a big blue elephant.
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Moulin Rouge celebrates bohemian life in 19th century Paris but it is a love story at its heart, between Moulin Rouge performer Satine and budding poet/songwriter Christian.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is brought to the stage by a Tony Award-nominated creative team. It’s produced by Global Creatures and is the first Australian-produced musical to originate on Broadway.
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Audiences can expect a live performance that will transport them into the lush, energetic and crazy club which is the moulin rouge.
The Prince delivered a high-profile privacy claim, along with other celebrities
Prince Harry is accusing the royals of hiding phone hacking from him
Prince Harry believes his family is withholding information about phone hacking from him to avoid sitting in the witness box.
He appeared at a London court with pop superstar Elton John to deliver a high-profile privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against Daily Mail’s publisher.
In a witness statement, The Duke of Sussex says: “The Institution made it clear that we did not need to know anything about phone hacking and it was made clear to me that the Royal Family did not sit in the witness box because that could open up a can of worms.”
He went on to say the Royal Family’s “strict no comment policy” meant that “even the worst or most suspicious articles were often never brought to my attention”.
Terry Sanderson has detailed the collision he suffered
The man suing Hollywood superstar Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski accident has taken to the stand.
While testifying, 76-year-old Terry Sanderson recounted what he says was a “blood-curdling scream” just moments before the collision occurred.
Sanderson says it sounded like someone was “out of control”.
Sanderson accuses Paltrow of the 2016 crash and is seeking damages of $300,000.
The actress is denying any responsibility and is now countersuing for $1 and her legal costs.
This comes as a ski instructor told the jury the actress was not a reckless skier at the time.
Paltrow says the incident in Utah, left her with a sore knee and she got a massage afterwards.
Sanderson has also told the court he suffered physical, mental and emotional injuries as a result.
He says these medical issues have changed his relationships with his children, as well as contributing to his split from his partner and losing friends.