Moulin Rouge - The Musical Tickets
Des Moines Civic Center | Des Moines, Iowa
Join the most astonishingly scintillating cabaret born from Broadway on Wednesday 21st August 2024 as Moulin Rouge! The Musical takes the encores LIVE at the Des Moines Civic Center of Des Moines! Following half a decade of ovations, the ten-time Tony Award-winning production has confirmed a long-awaited national tour teeming with romp and pomp.
Witness the whirlwind love story between ambitious writer Christian (Christian Douglas) and club star Satine (Gabrielle McClinton) in a world where decadence runs rampant, and the only worthy goal is fortune! Adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s eponymous 2001 film, Moulin Rouge narrates a remarkable book written by John Logan and award-winning choreography by Sonya Tayeh, with direction from the multi-awarded Alex Timbers.
It employs a medley of popular hits by numerous artists across genres, from Lorde's "Royals" to Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” — backed up by a full-piece band led by Andrew Graham. Buy your seats today and enjoy Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Des Moines Civic Center’s elegant stage on Wednesday 21st August 2024!
Immerse yourself in the rousing grandeur of France at the turn of the 20th century in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Half a decade since its Broadway debut, this shimmering jukebox show continues to leave crowds amazed as it stops by the country's biggest venues, including an appearance at Des Moines’s Des Moines Civic Center on Wednesday 21st August 2024!
Navigate the lively Montmartre streets and pay a visit to the eponymous Moulin Rouge nightclub in a mesmerizing tale of love, tragedies, and vices. Lay your eyes on the cabaret’s shining star of the night, the tantalizing singer Satine, and uncover her unexpected romance with Christian, a dreamy-eyed writer — from their improbable first encounter to a climactic commitment against fate itself. In 2 hours and 35 minutes, this audacious show will bewitch you with the cast’s spellbinding performances, giving vibrance to a glorious period of Bohemian indulgence.
"It's hard to imagine how it can be topped" - Adam Feldman, Time Out New York.
With direction from Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge presents a stellar book written by John Logan, adapted from the Academy Award-winning 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann, and impeccable choreography from Sonya Tayeh. Its score, on the other hand, comprises a diverse set of the most influential hits in pop culture, from Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" to Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" to The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights."
Broadway's original 2020 stint earned thunderous acclaim, winning ten Tony Awards, including the prestigious Best Musical, eleven Outer Critics Circle Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, and two Drama League Awards. Today, the nationwide tour plans to steal spotlights, capture hearts, and break box-office records — one city at a time.
The hosting venue, the Des Moines Civic Center of Des Moines, guarantees crowds a show like nothing you've ever seen, supported by its state-of-the-art acoustic and visual systems, with fantastic views to a marvelous stage. Tickets are selling out — reserve yours today for Moulin Rouge! The Musical LIVE this Wednesday 21st August 2024!
