“Moulin Rouge!” ― the movie that taught us the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return ― is headed to the stage. As a musical. Here’s what we know:
Who’s doing it? Global Creatures is developing the production. “Gladiator” and “Skyfall” screenwriter John Logan has been tasked with writing the book. And two-time Tony-nominated Alex Timbers (”Peter and the Starcatcher”) is directing.
What will it look like? We have no idea! A press release from Boneau/Bryan-Brown, a press agency that represents Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, is scant on details.
When will it happen? Probably not right away. Developmental work on the show is just underway, and no performers have officially been attached to the project yet. So prepare for more news down the line.
Where will it happen? Like the production timeline, an “opening venue will be announced at a later date.”
Is Baz Luhrmann, the co-writer/director/producer of the original movie, excited? So excited. “It’s immensely gratifying to know that a new wave of artists will be leading ‘Moulin Rouge!’ into its rightful theatrical realm,” he explained in a statement.
For those who haven’t seen “Moulin Rouge!” the movie, which Wikipedia describes as “a 2001 Australian–American pseudo-pastiche jukebox musical film” ― wow, watch it now.
It recounts the story of a Scottish poet named Christian (Ewan McGregor) who falls in love with a cabaret actress and courtesan named Satine (Nicole Kidman), set against the backdrop of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France. Romance and chaos ensues. There are epic medleys. There are can-can dancers. And there are green fairies.
No word yet on whether or not these ladies will show up onstage:
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