(MOULIN ROUGE)I know I'm gonna get crap for this post, but I need to ask

I just watched "Moulin Rouge" on TV and remember hearing way back when (like 5 years ago) that it was being re-worked for broadway. Well, why did it not ever make it?

I truly think with A LOT of revisions, and the right director, set designer etc, it could be a popular musical. I mean we have a plethora of musicals using current/familiar music, i.e. Rock of Ages, Mama Mia, etc, this could be an enjoyable show to watch.

Please don't attack me, I am just interested to know if it was still in consideration, was ever in consideration, and if you think it could be good?

let the hate responses begin:

Updated On: 3/7/10 at 10:53 PM

not sure about that "educated" answer, thought about it though, but Rock of Ages has many songs that would need to get the rights for.

That was a rumor, as far as I know. Perhaps it was on a producer's wishlist, but I don't think a creative team ever pursued it. The movie is such a stand-out on its own that it would be hard to duplicate (er, I mean translate) it onto the stage. Personally, I say let the movie be the movie and leave it alone.

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I am with StarUsher. Just because Rock of Ages was able to get all the rights doesn't mean they could for Moulin Rouge.

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There was a German Touring production called La Belle Bizarre Du Moulin Rouge. It featured many of the songs from the movie. I do believe that the plot was altered, but I never saw the show, so I don't know exactly.

The cast recording: http://castalbumcollector.com/recordings/15326

Pictures & info

I would also imagine that the game of securing right for this would be very difficult.

The artists used for "Rock of Ages" include Cinderella, Poison, Journey, Pat Benetar, Night Ranger, Foreigner, et al.

"Moulin Rouge" would require securing rights from Madonna, David Bowie, Elton John, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Queen, et al. How the secured all these songs for the film seems like a feat, but I'm sure it cost a lot more than would be realistic than could be expected to work into the running costs of an assumedly an already elaborate and expensive proposition.

I thought Baz was gonna do the show in Las Vegas.

What happened with La Boheme?

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If they're going to go the Vegas route, they should think bigger then the Paris. Yeah the Paris would be the obvious choice but idk, it's a bit kitschy and shabby over there. I'm thinking more Wynn/Encore.

Your question is absolutely valid and no one should give you any crap.

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I'd love to see it done. It could be quite the spectacle, like Wicked, if backed with the right bank.

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