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Moulin Rouge! Broadway Lottery (How to Enter)

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Published on: Oct 28, 2024
By: Isabella Arras
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The experience of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theater is nothing short of spectacular! From the moment you walk in the house doors, your eyes will devour a red extravaganza adorned with countless lights, a giant heart, a windmill, and the unmistakable blue elephant, to set the scene of the 19th century nightclub. Based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, this hit musical continues to entrance audiences both in New York City and in London at the Piccadilly Theatre. 

An Introduction to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

This one-of-a-kind jukebox musical received ten Tony Awards in 2020: Best Musical; Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Aaron Tveit; Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Danny Burstein; Best Choreography for Sonya Tayeh; Best Direction of a Musical for Alex Timbers; Best Orchestrations for Justin Levine, Kate Kresek, Charlie Rosen, and Matt Stine; Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Derek McLane; Best Costume Design of a Musical for Catherine Zuber; Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Justin Townsend; and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Peter Hylenski. 

The Broadway production is reported to have one of the highest initial budgets for a new musical at a whopping $28 million. The notable director, Alex Timbers, and respective members of the artistic/design team put it to good use, and the production recouped its investment in just over three years. Worldwide, audiences enjoy this unique theatrical celebration of fun, freedom, and most importantly, love.

Moulin Rouge Broadway Lottery Tickets in 2024

Many shows on Broadway, including Moulin Rouge, offer a lottery for tickets at a discounted rate. There are a few different ways that this will be offered, depending on the production, including a digital lottery, rush tickets, and standing room. Their names are generally suggestive of how they function, whether that be by entering a drawing online or waking up early to wait in line at the theater itself. Often these tickets will get you access to last minute seats, partial view seats, or in some instances some of the best seats in the house for a fraction of the price. 

If you’d like to get discounted tickets to Moulin Rouge! you can enter the digital lottery for a chance to win tickets priced at $47.50 as opposed to the regularly priced tickets, which range from $69-$349. It’s an opportunity to make your wallet happy while the characters Christian and Satine make your heart happy in an almost psychedelic love story inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s film.

How to Enter a Lottery for Moulin Rouge Tickets

If you’d like to try your luck in the digital lottery for a spectacular night at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, you’ll follow the steps below:

  1. You will first navigate to https://www.luckyseat.com/shows/moulinrouge!the musical-new york. Various platforms like Lucky Seat, TodayTix, Broadway Direct, and Rush Telecharge are used by Broadway shows to facilitate the popular Broadway lotteries, so no need for concern when you’re directed away from the Moulin Rouge  website.

  2. You will be asked to either login or sign-up for an account to enter the lottery. To create an account you will need to confirm that you are over 18 years old and provide your first and last name, email, phone number, zip code, and country. You have the option to request text notifications, but you will be required to accept the terms and conditions before you continue.

  3. Next you will select the performance dates that you would like to enter the drawing for, you’ll have the ability to select multiple dates at once.

  4. At the bottom of the page, you will use the toggle to indicate how many tickets you are entering to win. The limit for lottery tickets to Moulin Rouge is two per entry. Note that pairs are not guaranteed to be seated beside each other should you win. 

  5. Check the box confirming that you are not a robot and submit!

  6. If you are selected, you will be notified by email and SMS text notification (if you give permission), which will include your deadline to claim your tickets.

  7. You will be required to claim and purchase your tickets online before the deadline or they will be forfeited.

  8. On the purchase page, should you require it, ensure that you select the checkbox for accessible seating on the dropdown menu.

  9. Only the winner will be able to access the digital tickets or claim their tickets at the box office with a valid ID that matches the name on the winning account. 

A few things to note:

  • The digital lotteries open every Monday at 10am ET and remain open until a day before the performance at 9:30am ET. You’ll want to note the drawing date for the performance you select as the drawing will begin at 10am ET and continue as needed throughout the day.

  • All sales are final and there are no exchanges or refunds. 

  • Seat selection is at the discretion of the box office and sometimes will have an obstructed view. Not all seats are discounted.

  • Dates, times, and cast are subject to change without notice. 

  • See the Lottery Official Rules for clarification.

  • If you require any additional help, reach out to help@luckyseat.com.

In-Person Lotteries for Moulin Rouge Tickets

Unfortunately, Moulin Rouge does not offer in-person lottery or rush tickets. However, you can find these options for Back to the Future, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, and Oh, Mary!. Check out our lottery and rush article for a comprehensive list of shows that offer discount ticket opportunities.

Tips for Acquiring Discount Tickets to Moulin Rouge

Groups of 10+: You may also be eligible for discounted tickets to Moulin Rouge if you are a group of ten or more. Visit the Moulin Rouge website to submit an inquiry for your group. You can also contact the box office to purchase tickets for last minute availability.

Groups of 4: For 15% off, groups of four can book Le Petit Package with code 4PACK. Filling out a simple form will help you and three friends find the perfect date for a night of lavish fun at the 19th century nightclub. 

Previous audiences enjoyed the striking performances of Broadway stars like Aaron Tveit, Joanna “JoJo” Lavesque, Danny Burstein, and Boy George. Check out the stellar performers you could catch here!

Moulin Rouge Lottery Tickets FAQs

To enter the digital lottery and learn more about how it works, visit https://www.luckyseat.com/shows/moulinrouge!the musical-new york.

Lottery tickets to Moulin Rouge cost $47.50 plus processing fees.

If you don’t win the lottery, you can contact the box office about purchasing last minute availability tickets to the show or buy your tickets at their regular price. And remember to enter the lottery again for another chance to win!

Moulin Rouge doesn’t offer any rush ticket or in-person lottery tickets. 

In addition to the digital lottery, you can purchase tickets to Moulin Rouge! through the official website, which will direct you to SeatGeek. Or visit TodayTix, Broadway.com or secondary marketplaces like Stubhub and Viagogo.

Isabella Arras

Isabella Arras

Contributing Author

Isabella Arras is a theatre & film director, writer, choreographer, and performer. She graduated magna cum laude from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Theatre and a Minor in Creative Writing. In addition to her work in theatre and film, she works as a freelance writer and editor. She recently self-produced her first professional production in New York City, Fault Line, which you can find more information on here: https://linktr.ee/faultline24


Education: B.F.A. in Theater and Minor in Creative Writing from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts

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Nov 5, 2024

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