A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular…

Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza.

A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and - above all - love, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.

Few people in the world are instantly recognisable by their first name alone, but Baz Luhrmann is certainly that kind of legend.

In 2001 Baz and his creative (and life) partner, Catherine “CM” Martin, created one of the most revolutionary moments in cinema history. With the arrival of Moulin Rouge! the movie-musical was reborn, our ears were immersed in a new style of mashing existing songs together to create new gems, whilst our eyes tried to keep up with the now-iconic flicks and zooms of Baz’s mind-blowing direction.

Both Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin have been instrumental guides and supporters of the stage adaptation of their work. On the eve of the production’s Broadway debut, Baz penned the letter below for Broadway Direct, as he found himself in the unexpected position of watching his creation come to new life.