Overview
Stomp and cheer, Melburnians: Moulin Rouge! The Musical is returning to the Regent Theatre for a second spin. It's the first Australian-produced show to win the Tony Award for Best Musical. It's based on an adored Baz Luhrmann-directed, Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor-starring film. With its tale of star-crossed lovers set to a toe-tapping soundtrack, it's been a Broadway sensation. And, it's heading back to where its Australian season began from Sunday, August 20.
If you're as infatuated with all things Moulin Rouge! as its central duo are about each other (and about professing their affection through song), then you might remember that the musical initially hit Melbourne in 2021. And, you might also recall that nabbing a cheap ticket was on the bill, too, thanks to the TodayTix lottery. In spectacular spectacular news, that's back for 2023 as well.
As has happened with everything from The Book of Mormon and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Hamilton and Mary Poppins, this chance to score discounted Moulin Rouge! seats is all about entering a weekly draw, then crossing your fingers. If you're successful, you'll get a ticket for just $30. Yes, that figure is accurate.
This is your opportunity to see the acclaimed screen-to-stage musical for less than the price of a dinner. To take part in the lottery, you will need to download the TodayTix app — which is available for iOS and Android — and submit your entry each week for the next week's performances. The lottery goes live at 12.01am every Thursday morning, with winners drawn after 1pm on the following Wednesday. If your name is selected, you'll have an hour to claim your tickets from when you receive the good news.
If you need a reminder, you can also sign up for lottery alerts via TodayTix, too.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings to life the famed Belle Époque story of young composer Christian and his heady romance with Satine, actress and star of the legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret. Set in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, the show is known for its soundtrack, celebrating iconic tunes from across the past five decades. The film was, too; however, the stage version backs up the movie's tracks with even more hit songs that have been released in the two decades since the feature premiered.
Usually, tickets will set you back $69–598 a pop — so the $30 lottery really is an absolute bargain.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne's Regent Theatre from Sunday, August 20. To enter the Today Tix $30 lottery, download the company's iOS or Android app, and head to the company's website for more information — and to set up an alert.
Images: Michelle Grace Hunder.