Opened in 1924
302 W. 45th Street
New York, NY
Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday (for a 5pm performance) 12pm - 6pm
Sunday (for a 7:30pm performance) 10am - 8pm
Originally called the Martin Beck Theatre after its owner and manager when it opened in 1924, it was renamed after caricaturist Al Hirschfeld in 2003. Recent productions include Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Kinky Boots, Fela!, and Hair.
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Women's: located one flight down from Orchestra level. Men's: located on Mezzanine level. Gender diversity is welcome, guests are encouraged to use the roostroom that best fits their gender identity or expression.
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To your left as you exit the main 45th Street entrance. Look for large metal gates.
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Step into a world full of glitz and glamour and experience truth, beauty, freedom and love like never before. Welcome to the Spectacular, Spectacular! Welcome to the Moulin Rouge!
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes alive on stage at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Set in Paris, France at the turn of the 20th century, Moulin Rouge! tells the story of Christian, a poor young writer who falls in love with Satine, an actress and star of the Moulin Rouge.
Like the film, Moulin Rouge! weaves together original songs and popular music and features songs from the movie like “Your Song,” “Come What May,” and “Lady Marmalade,” along with over 40 songs written since the film’s 2001 release including “We Are Young,” “Single Ladies,” “Firework,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “Bad Romance,” “Rolling in the Deep,” and many, many more!
Moulin Rouge! is directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh and features a book by three time Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner John Logan based on the story by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce.
The production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won ten, the most of any show that year. Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo, in the roles made famous by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman in the film, were both nominated, with Aaron Tveit winning the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. Danny Burstein also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.
Get your tickets today to see The 2020 Tony Award winning Best Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre!
In the Press:
“‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ offers a party, and a playlist, for the ages…[a] spectacular musical.” – The New York Times, Critic’s Pick
“It’s hard to imagine how it can be topped” – Time Out New York
“[Moulin Rouge has] eye-popping spectacle, off-the-charts energy and almost non-stop musical mashups...it virtually defies you not to be entertained.” – The Hollywood Reporter
FAQ
Did Moulin Rouge! win any awards?
Yes! Moulin Rouge! was nominated for 14 Tony Awards and won 10 including the 2020 Tony Award for Best Musical. Moulin Rouge! also won all four design award categories (Best Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design) which has only been done by a total of 5 productions. Other Tony Awards include Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Aaron Tveit as Christian), Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Danny Burstein as Harold Zilder) along with the Tony Award for Best Direction (Alex Timbers), Choreography (Sonya Tayeh), and Orchestrations (Justin Levine, Matt Stine, Katie Kresek, and Charlie Rosen)! Moulin Rouge! also won the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical and received a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.
What Subway stops are near the Al Hirschfeld Theatre?
The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is located at 302 West 45th Street in New York City.
The following Subway stops are close to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre:
Times Square 42nd Street (1, 2, 3, 7, S, N, Q, R, W trains)
42 St — Port Authority Bus Terminal (A, C, E)
42 St Bryant Park (B, D, F, M)
49 St (N, Q, R, W)
Along with the M11, M42, M104, and M20 city buses.
Is there parking nearby?
Parking is notoriously difficult in New York City, and Times Square is one of the most crowded areas. Check out Icon Parking, Spothero, and Edison Parkfast for information on nearby spots and garages, And be prepared to pay $20-$30 hourly.
Is there a Moulin Rouge! cast recording?
Yes! The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Moulin Rouge! is available for purchase on CD and Vinyl, and it is alsoavailable on streaming platforms.
Where can I get Moulin Rouge! show merch?
Official Moulin Rouge! show merchandise can be purchased at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, or on the Official Online Store.
Is There a Nearby Restaurant?
One block over on 46th street is Restaurant Row on 46th Street, full of dining options! Also near the Al Hirschfeld Theatre are Le Rivage (340 W 46th), Bird & Branch (359 W 45th), Bea (403 W 43rd), The Restaurant (506 9th Ave), Iron Bar & Lounge (713 8th Ave), and Barbetta (321 W 46th).
What else should I know?
Moulin Rouge! is based on Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film of the same name starring Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor. The project was first announced in 2016, and premiered in July 2018 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston. The show was written by John Logan, with over 40 pop songs from Artists including Madonna, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Adele, The Beatles, Elvis, Britney Spears and more!
The original cast included Aaron Tveit as Christian, Karen Olivo as Satine, Danny Burstein as Harold Zilder, Tam Mutu as the Duke, Sahr Ngaujah as Toulouse-Lautrec, Ricky Rojas as Santiago and Robyn Hurder as Nini. The creative team included direction by Alex Timbers, choreography by Sonya Tayeh, sets by Derek McLane, costumes by Catherine Suber, lighting by Justin Townsend, and sound by Peter Hylenski.
The production moved to Broadway the following year with previews beginning June 28, 2019 and officially opened on July 25, 2019. The cast and creatives from the Boston production reprised their roles. Moulin Rouge! received 14 nominations at the 2020 Tony Awards, and won 10 including Best Musical, Best Direction for Alex Timbers, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for Aaron Tveit as Christian, and Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for Danny Berstein as Harold Zilder. Danny Burstein also won the 2020 Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.
Moulin Rouge! has since played across the US and the world, including London’s Piccadilly Theatre, Australia, South Korea, and Norway and welcomed performers like Derek Klena and Casey Cott as Christian, Jojo and Natalie Mendoza as Satine, and Tituss Burgess and Boy George as Harold Zilder.
Who Should See Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! is for everyone! Whether you’ve never been to a Broadway show or seen 100, Moulin Rouge! will be sure to wow you from the second you walk inside and see the Tony Award-winning set until the very last piece of confetti falls during the curtain call. Fans of Baz Luhrmann will experience the story they love from the movie and so much more! Fans of pop music will hear their favorite songs in new ways! Fans of Broadway will revel in the theatrical celebration and grandeur of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love!! Moulin Rouge! is recommended for audience members 12 and up.
The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.
1424 seats
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location.
Yes, on main level.
D-Scriptive devices, I-Caption devices, audio induction neck loops, and infrared headsets are available. There is no charge, but a valid photo ID is required.
When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater.
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