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Famous Bohemians & The Monmartre
“The art and the Bohemian lifestyle have always been akin. Fully immersed in creativity, famous bohemianartists defined art as their religion and saw themselves as non-conformists opposed to the conventions ofbourgeois society — drifters, visionaries or madmen possessed by inspiration.” Martinique, E. (April 24, 2016). “Famous Artists of the 20th Century Who Knew How To... Continue Reading →
The Bohemian State of Mind
The Bohemian values of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love predominate throughout Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Let’s explore what Bohemianism is (its values and culture), and what it represented to turn-of-the-century Bohemians as compared with the artists of the 21st century. We will also delve into some of the risks and costs that are incurred when... Continue Reading →
Proletariats & Aristocrats, Artistes & Courtesans: THE REAL MOULIN ROUGE & ITS CHARACTERS
Located in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, the real and authentic Moulin Rouge was founded by Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler in 1889 (the same year as the Eiffel Tower) – ten years before the setting of the musical (and film). The infamous nightclub is still open today, entertaining approximately 600,000 visitors each year with... Continue Reading →
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical Synopsis and Story
SYNOPSISChristian, a young composer, falls in love with Satine, a dazzling actress and one of Paris’s most beautiful, well-known stars. Based on the 2001 film, “Moulin Rouge!” directed by Baz Luhrmann and co-written by Craig Pearce, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set in Paris, France, at the turn of the 20th century during the Belle... Continue Reading →
Designing the Spectacular World of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
By David Cote Entering Moulin Rouge! The Musical, you encounter a world like no other: sensual, mysterious, decadent. A hypnotic dance loop plays as aristocratic men in top hats circle seductive women in lace and bustiers. You take your seat and gaze at rich, red fabric on the walls, the neon sign, details in lamps... Continue Reading →
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Making a Stage Spectacular
By David Cote Along with baseball, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz, the Broadway musical is uniquely American. And, like any cultural tradition, it didn’t just appear. Its origins lie in 19th-century European operetta, which emigrated to the New World, got mixed up with jazz, chorus girls and vaudeville comedy—and before you know it, you’ve got... Continue Reading →
The 5-1-3 with TOOTSIE’s Kyra Christopher
Here at Broadway in Cincinnati, there’s nothing we love more than when folks with Queen City connections return to perform on the Aronoff stage. When we have locals coming to town, we like to ask them a few questions we call “The 5-1-3.” Meet Kyra Christopher from Tootsie LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Kyra earned her BFA in Musical... Continue Reading →
BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI 12 DAYS OF BROADWAY 2022 SWEEPSTAKES
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BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI APP DOWNLOAD SWEEPSTAKES
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