A red windmill, a blue elephant and a heart-shaped stage have taken over the Al Hirschfeld since 2019, and this is the last weekend any of it exists. Moulin Rouge! The Musical won ten Tony Awards for turning Baz Luhrmann's film into a mash-up cabaret where Elton John collides with Beyonce mid-number. If you have been putting off the most maximalist show on Broadway, the clock has now run out.
What to expect
The theatre transformation starts in the lobby and the auditorium is already lit red when you sit down. Expect near-continuous pop mash-ups, aerial work over the runway, and a closing-week house full of repeat visitors and cast alumni. Curtain calls in a final week tend to run long and loud.
Good to know
- Take the A, C or E to 42nd St-Port Authority, or the N, Q, R, W to 49th St
- Closing-week houses sell out early, so lottery and rush options thin out fast
- The auditorium is dressed as the club, so arrive early enough to look at the room
- Best for musical-theatre fans and anyone who loves pop mash-ups over book scenes
- Assistive listening devices and accessible seating are available from the box office
- Running time is roughly two and a half hours with one intermission
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Common questions
When is the final performance?
Sunday, August 30, 2026. The production had extended five weeks beyond an earlier announced July closing.
How long did the show run on Broadway?
Seven years at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where it won ten Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Is it appropriate for children?
It is a cabaret-set romance with adult themes and suggestive choreography; most families find it best for teens and up.
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