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A jukebox spectacular set in the famous Parisian nightclub, mashing up pop hits from the last 50 years into a doomed love story between a young writer and a cabaret star. The set alone is worth the trip.

We walked into the theater and my girlfriend literally said 'oh my god' out loud before the show even started. The set is THAT stunning. The show somehow matches it.
A GUEST · 6,200 RESPONSES
WHAT THEY SAY

the set design is absolutely insane—you walk in and gasp.

the mashups are incredibly clever.

pure sensory overload in the best way.

Roxanne tango is the highlight of the show.

perfect date night energy.

story is thin—it's really about the vibes.

can feel overstimulating for some.

if you didn't like the movie you won't like this.

some mashups feel forced.

BEST FOR
couples on a date nightpop music fans who want spectaclepeople who love the Baz Luhrmann movie
NOT FOR

people who prioritize story over spectacle. sensory-sensitive audiences. kids (some adult themes).

Tony Awards10 of 14
Audience score88
Critic score
OpenedJuly 2019
Runtime2h 35m (one intermission)
Momentumcooling
CULTURAL MOMENT

The show is in its farewell era, closing August 30 after a seven-year run. Megan Thee Stallion's brief Broadway debut as Zidler (through May 1) sparked a box office surge, but the impending closure has shifted conversation from spectacle to nostalgia—people are rushing to see it one last time before the windmill stops turning.

SHOW DNA
Spectacle98
Energy95
Camp Factor85
Musicality82
Romance78
Adventurousness72
Humor55
Darkness42
Emotional Depth35
Intellectual Depth25
IN THEIR WORDS
entertaininggreat singinggreat stagingdelightfulenchantingabsorbingspectaclesensory overload
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RESEARCHED JULY 2026