Moulin Rouge! (Broadway)

See it if A fun entertaining spectacle. Stunning sets and costumes. Karen Olivo was incredible. A tad hammy with some of the pop medley mashups.

Don't see it if You don’t like shows based on movies or with pop song scores.

See it if A show that is campy in first act and very serious in second act. A glitzy production.

Don't see it if Choreography that resembles MTV s . If you want a show with less bravado. It never gains the movie vibe with camyness of the first act.

See it if Lavish French dancehall nightclub spectacle with doomed romance & high production value at its coeur. Top 40 playlist. Luxe sets & costumes.

Don't see it if Jukebox.But whose jukebox?Vastly entertaining, but mind the bloat.As if trapped on a road trip w/ passenger w/ jittery fingers on radiodial.

Also "Shut up and dance/Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da/Ce soir"

See it if like big Broadway musicals.Or if you are over 30 and miss "our" music.Or if you want to see Burnstein,Tveit,Olivio at the top of their games

Don't see it if you want a serious story.This is a non-story.Nothing we haven't seen a zillion times before.Go for the music & the choreography--Brilliant!!

See it if a fan of the film or actors Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, and/or Danny Burstein; you want a spectacle loud and dizzying, risqué and raunchy.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with sexuality, expecting historical-accuracy of turn-of-the-20th-century Paris and bohemia, or need new music.

Also Moulin Rouge! is flimsy on suspense and originality, but an alluring spectacle (of course: the material IS rooted in Baz Luhrmann ostentation). Thankfully, Aaron Tveit as Christian and Karen Olivo as Satine sing like veritable dreams; Danny Burstein’s Harold Zidler is perfectly flamboyant; and the entire ensemble moves, croons, and shocks with the facility of natural athletes (as Broadway stars are). MR is not mentally-provocative, the tragic ending erased by post-curtain theatrics. While a skillful merging and blending of classic and newer (changed from the film) songs is exceptional, could we have enjoyed the mash-ups in a concert formatting? What would new music sound like? With the Hirschfeld decked to mimic belle époque riskiness, with contemporary sexuality that makes this show not family-friendly, truly, MR’s main appeal is ambiance. It is transporting. It is entertaining. The nostalgia of the music alone will make you think you’re in love—but it may just be a tawdry affair.... Read more Read less

See it if you saw the movie in theaters and have listened to top 40 songs over the years.

Don't see it if you are not up on pop music of the last decade.

Also The song choices were bananas. I knew every one, so I had a great time, but they don't really make a ton of sense or seem like the best choices for the moments. But who knew that I did want a mash up of Bad Romance and Toxic?... Read more Read less

See it if If you hate theater you may like this soulless mess because it looks good but there is no there there.

Don't see it if You care about the future of American theater, because what this show represents - style over any dramatic substance- will kill theater.

See it if you want to see the biggest spectacle to hit Broadway in years. The entire design is gorgeous and the performances are fantastic. Go see it!

Don't see it if do not want to hear current pop songs on Broadway. It feels like a night club with a story at times but stick with it!

See it if you want great sets and costumes Fantastic dancing!! and don't need a real score. This is a mash up of every song you've ever heard

Don't see it if you like a musical with a coherent score and characters that are more than 2 dimensional

See it if Your primary reason to go is just to have fun. You love a mash-up. You want to catch Karen Olivo in dazzling voice.

Don't see it if You want a satisfying story or expect the emotional moments to land or if you hate a medley. The show is dense with them.

Also I found the second act infinitely better than the first. The second act opener is thrilling. Karen Olivo really gives her part everything she has. That said, she’s playing against an actor with a lovely voice but little charisma. There just isn’t any chemistry there, which makes the central romance disappointing. At its best (Satine’s entrance, “Crazy”), the show has an incredible pulse. But there are stretches where it feels like it’s just throwing random things at a wall hoping something sticks. It’s enjoyable. It’s just not GREAT. I won lottery tickets and was pleased. I don’t know if I’d have been as happy if I paid full price.... Read more Read less

See it if you are wanting an extravagant, over the top production. Scenic and Costume designs are superb. Also, see it if you can get full view.

Don't see it if are expecting the movie. They made A LOT of changes to the film and not always for the better. Don't see it if you get partial view.

Also Partial view seats are really disappointing. Some theaters and partial view, still means that you see 90% of the show. This was not the case here. Partial view, Row J, 24 and 26 were basically 90% of the show was missed. Between the staging of actors on the side and items being played further upstage, meant much of the show was missed. I could not see Santine's death at all, due to multiple actors blocking the field of vision. To charge what this show charges for those type of seats is appalling. The changes made from the film were not great. The show's weakest moments are during those times. Where they stuck to the film, the show was fast paced, fresh, and wonderful to see (from what I could see). It fell flat in terms of pacing during the sequences they needed to change to fit the stage.... Read more Read less

See it if You want an energetic show with amazing talent from the sets and costumes to everyone onstage.

Don't see it if You like quiet, simple shows

See it if A fun, fabulous, splashy, commercial hit, but needs some substance. Great staging!

Don't see it if great playlist of songs which have been updated since the movie; I enjoyed it more than ...

Also ... most other jukebox musicals... It was exactly what I expected, mind numbing, entertaining, high energy ... from the talented cast lead by Tveit, Olivio, Burstein!... Read more Read less

See it if Alex Timbers delivers a spectacular extravaganza with delicious music and a scenic delight. Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo and the cast rock.

Don't see it if You have to see it!

See it if You want to have a fabulous time at the theater! Incredible staging, acting, singing, dancing etc... a must see!

Don't see it if You absolutely hate the movie it is based off. Hate the use of modern music in a period piece.

See it if You like the movie. You don’t mind pure entertainment. You want to see the best act two opener in broadway history.

Don't see it if You don’t like the movie. You want a carbon copy of the movie. The entire rearmezz is essentially partial view - heads up!

Also I actually liked it WAY more in Boston. There were a few things they cleaned up, but I also think a good chunk of magic got lost. All that said I’ll probably see it at least ten more times and I will die every day til I get that cast album.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to hear and see an extraordinary musical and visual spectacle, with some terrific voices and choreography.

Don't see it if you want to be deeply touched by the story of these ill-fated lovers. The show lacks emotion and chemistry between the two leads.

See it if You like pure spectacle, dazzling scenic design, lighting and costumes. It's quite beautiful but the melodramatic story bogs it down.

Don't see it if you want to feel drama: they concentrate on the simple, over the top and cliche story. Would have been better with an original score.

See it if you enjoy a large spectacle of a show...great performances and quite the dizzying experience!

Don't see it if you don't enjoy a large spectacle of a show!

See it if YOU LIKE Broadway spectacle. Amazing sets costumes and great numbers but it just felt empty. I must admit, I kept lookin at my watch.

Don't see it if Juke box musicals really annoy you

See it if you want something big and splashy using familiar pop songs. Or if you are an Aaron Tveit fan. A treat for the eyes and ears.

Don't see it if you need much plot or great music. The story could probably be told in about 25 minutes. And the music mostly fells like filler.

See it if You liked the movie. You enjoy shows that require minimum mental engagement and love pop rock medleys. Burstein is great as always.

Don't see it if You didn't like the movie and are not a fan of jukebox musicals made to look like La Boheme. It has tremendous production values & costumes.

Also This is a tourist show. It is filled with songs young people will know and has the spectacle of Cirque de Soleil or a Vegas revue. It's a lot of flash and not a lot of substance. It will probably run forever with guest stints by contemporary popular performers (i.e. Pink, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga).... Read more Read less

See it if you would like to see a spectacle based on the movie but so much more staged.

Don't see it if You didn't like the movie and have no interest in attending musicals

See it if Non-stop high energy entertainment. Cast is great and staging too. Kept good parts of movie and updated the score. 100 if it were original.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy pop music culture, you need very high intelligence fare.

See it if You like night club acts. That’s where I felt I was the whole show.

Don't see it if You don’t like jukebox musicals. You’re expecting a romance.

Also This show was glitzy, but forgettable. It was also heavy on crotch views. I could have done with fewer women with their bottoms up. I don’t think it was worth the price I paid.... Read more Read less