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Baz Luhrmann Reveals Who Almost Starred in 'Moulin Rouge' Instead of Ewan McGregor

Did you know that Ewan McGregor wasn’t the only choice to play Christian in the movie Moulin Rouge?

Baz Luhrmann, the writer and director of the beloved 2001 movie musical, is opening up about the casting process and finding the right leading man to star alongside Nicole Kidman.

One actor who Baz thought would’ve been great to play Christian ended up being too young for the role. He was 21 at the time while Nicole was 33, so the part went to Ewan instead.

Click through the slides to see who almost played Christian in Moulin Rouge…

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Karen Olivo Will Not Return to Broadway in 'Moulin Rouge' in Protest of Scott Rudin

Tony winner Karen Olivo has announced that she will not be returning to the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge when performances resume and it all has to do with Scott Rudin.

The Tony winner is the first Broadway star to take a real stand after allegations were made against the producer.

A bombshell report was released last week and it detailed numerous allegations against Rudin, who is an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony-winning producer. His ex-staffers spoke out with allegations of physical and mental abuse while working with the exec.

While Rudin is not involved in Moulin Rouge, Karen says that she is leaving Broadway until the industry properly responds to the allegations and figures out a way to move forward appropriately.

“I could easily go back to the show and make a lot of money, but I still wouldn’t be able to control what I was putting out into the world,” she said in an Instagram video. “And what I’m seeing in this space right now, with our industry, is that everybody is scared, and nobody is really doing a lot of the stuff that needs to be done. People aren’t speaking out.”

Click inside for more of what Karen Olivo said in the video… More Here! »

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Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge' Cast Performs Thrilling Opening Number on 'GMA' - Watch Now!

The cast of Broadway’s hit new musical Moulin Rouge took over Good Morning America to give fans across the country an inside look at the show’s opening number!

Danny Burstein, Aaron Tveit, and the show’s talented ensemble appeared on the morning program on Tuesday morning (February 18), live from the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.

The cast performed a condensed version of the “Welcome to the Moulin Rouge” opening number, which includes such songs as “Lady Marmalade,” “Because We Can,” and “Burning Down the House.”

Moulin Rouge is currently playing on Broadway eight times a week and it has been sold out for every single performance so far, so make sure to get your tickets now!

Watch the Stars of Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge' Sing 'Your Song' for Colbert

Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo hit the stage for a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday (November 15) in New York City.

The co-stars from the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge performed “Your Song” during the appearance. Watch the video here!

Aaron and Karen also sat down for an interview on the late night show.

During the interview, Karen said that when Nicole Kidman came to the show, she wanted to know how she was able to cough and sing throughout the show at the same time. If you didn’t know, the character Satine is dying from consumption.

“That was the thing she was most interested in,” Karen said.

Click inside to watch the interview… More Here! »

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Stream the 'Moulin Rouge' Broadway Cast Recording Here!

You can experience the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you listen to music) thanks to the new cast recording!

Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, and the cast of the new Broadway show can be heard on the album, which features such songs as “Come What May” and the “Elephant Love Medley.”

The music for the Broadway musical differs from the music heard in the movie, though there are still some familiar tunes. The new musical uses contemporary songs like Katy Perry‘s “Firework,” Sia‘s “Chandelier,” Pink‘s “Raise Your Glass,” and dozens of other hits.

You can download the album now on iTunes or wherever music is sold. It’s also available for streaming on Spotify.

Moulin Rouge is currently playing on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.

Listen to Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge' Star Karen Olivo Sing 'The Sparkling Diamond' Now!

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is already a big hit on Broadway and now fans from around the world will be able to hear the music thanks to the Original Broadway Cast Recording.

The album will be released digitally on August 30 and the pre-order is now available with an instant download of Karen Olivo singing “The Sparkling Diamond.”

Karen, who plays Satine in the musical, and the cast belt out a mashup of “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” by Marilyn Monroe, “Material Girl” by Madonna, “Single Ladies” by Beyonce, “Brick House” by The Commodores, “Diamonds” by Rihanna, and “My Lovin’ (Never Gon’ Get It)” by En Vogue.

You can download the song on iTunes and stream it here from YouTube. Get your tickets now to see Moulin Rouge live on stage in New York City.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Visit 'Moulin Rouge' on Broadway!

Nicole Kidman is showing her support for the new Moulin Rouge show on Broadway!

The 52-year-old actress and husband Keith Urban checked out the new musical on Friday night (August 9) at The Hirshfeld Theatre in New York City.

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After the show, Nicole and the 51-year-old rocker hung out with stars including Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo backstage.

If you didn’t know, Nicole Kidman received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2001 Moulin Rouge! movie directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Tickets for the musical are currently on sale through February 2020, but you can bet this show isn’t going anywhere for a long time.

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