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*It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play* is an adaptation of the classic story that follows George Bailey looking back on his life and its impact just before Christmas comes.

Ages 5+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

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Four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks directs the Broadway premiere of *It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*, which is adapted for the stage by Joe Landry and based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. Audiences are likely to best know the film adaptation of that short story: Frank Capra’s 1946 movie *It's a Wonderful Life* became a classic.

In the film, George Bailey is down on his luck and considers committing suicide the day before Christmas. But soon, he meets his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows him what life would look like without him, reminding him of the many ways, big and small, we improve the lives of those around us. 

*It's a Wonderful Life* was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has endured for almost a century as an iconic American Christmas film. Now, the story comes to the stage. 

## What to watch for
- This radio play version of the story comes complete with a foley artist and holiday carols.
- Philip Van Doren Stern's short story "The Greatest Gift" is inspired by Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
- The actors in this blue chip cast are known for their stage and screen roles, with credits like *Girls, Death Becomes Her, Smash, Mad Men*, and *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* between them.
- *It's a Wonderful Life* is recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made.

## Additional information

Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre. 

__Important information__

The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises. 

No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. 

No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. 

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Get *It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play* tickets on New York Theatre Guide to see the Broadway retelling of the iconic Christmas story. Performed as a group of actors comes to a 1940s radio studio to share the story live on air, *It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play* plays for a limited run this holiday season at the Broadhurst Theatre starting November 4. 

Don't miss the A-list cast of *It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play* on Broadway. Two-time Tony nominee Andrew Rannells is George Bailey, and two-time Tony nominee Megan Hilty plays his wife Mary. Six-time Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess earns his wings as the angel Clarence and others. Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Harry Hamlin playing the villainous Mr. Potter and others, and four-time Emmy nominee Lisa Rinna is the town socialite Violet and others.

In *It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*, banker George Bailey is desperate for a change and considers killing himself on Christmas Eve — but when an angel shows him what others' life would look like without him, he reconsiders his importance and role in his community. Originally starring James Stewart, *It's a Wonderful Life* was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress because of its deep cultural significance.

As a radio play, audiences can expect a foley artist, holiday carols, and more magic seen and heard live on stage. This play is a stage adaptation of the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, which in turn inspired Frank Capra’s 1946 film *It's a Wonderful Life*. Four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks directs the play, written by Joe Landry. 

Tickets to *It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play* in New York City are available here now.

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*It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play* follows George Bailey, who considers ending his life on Christmas Eve only to be visited by an angel to understand how he has shaped others' lives.

Lisa Rinna stars as Violet in [*It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/48284-its-a-wonderful-life-the-live-radio-play) on Broadway at [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadhurst-theatre) from November 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Lisa Rinna made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets) in 2007 opposite her husband, [Harry Hamlin](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/harry-hamlin), as Billy Flynn. She is best known, however, for her TV roles as Billie Reed on *Days of Our Lives* and Taylor McBride on *Melrose Place*. As herself, she starred on *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* from 2014-22 and competed on *The Traitors, Dancing with the Stars*, and *Celebrity Apprentice*.

Rinna is also a four-time Emmy Award nominee for hosting the talk show *Soap Talk* from 2002-06.

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Harry Hamlin stars as Mr. Potter in [*It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/48284-its-a-wonderful-life-the-live-radio-play) on Broadway at [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadhurst-theatre) from November 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Harry Hamlin is best known for his TV roles as Jim Cutler on *Mad Men* (Emmy Award nomination), Perseus in *Clash of the Titans*, and Michael Kuzak in *L.A. Law* (three Golden Globe nominations).

Hamlin made his Broadway debut as Moe Axelrod in the 1984 revival of Clifford Odets's *Awake and Sing!* and later starred as John Buchanan, Jr. in Tennessee Williams's *Summer and Smoke*, and Billy Flynn in the musical [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets) opposite his wife, [Lisa Rinna](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/lisa-rinna), as Roxie Hart.

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Andrew Rannells stars as George Bailey in [*It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/48284-its-a-wonderful-life-the-live-radio-play) on Broadway at [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadhurst-theatre) from November 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Andrew Rannells was born on August 23, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. He is perhaps best known for his Tony-nominated performance in The Book of Mormon&nbsp;as well as his recurring role in the hit HBO series Girls.

Rannells attended&nbsp;Our Lady of Lourdes grade school and then Creighton Prep in Omaha&nbsp;before moving to New York City in 1997 to study theater at Marymount Manhattan College. As a child, he also attended classes at&nbsp;Emmy Gifford Children's Theater and performed in local venues such as&nbsp;the Omaha Community Playhouse,&nbsp;the Firehouse Dinner Theatre, and the Dundee Dinner Theatre.

On stage, after amassing a number of regional theatre credits such as&nbsp;Hedwig and the Angry Inch,&nbsp;Miss Saigon, and&nbsp;Thoroughly Modern Millie, he made his Broadway debut in 2006, assuming the role of Link Larkin in the hit musical&nbsp;Hairspray. He then took over as&nbsp;Bob Gaudio&nbsp;in the national tour of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/jersey-boys">Jersey Boys</a> until December 2008 and would reprise the same role in the Broadway production from January to July 2009. Rannells shot to Broadway fame&nbsp;in February 2011&nbsp;after originating the leading role of Elder Price in the smash hit musical&nbsp;The Book of Mormon, earning his first Tony Award nomination that same year and winning a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album&nbsp;in 2012. In August 2014, he would return to Broadway to assume the title role in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/hedwig-and-the-angry-inch">Hedwig and the Angry Inch</a>&nbsp;(a role he had played 12 years earlier in Austin, Texas) for a limited engagement through October. A year later, he would join the cast of another juggernaut musical, taking over the role of King George in&nbsp;[Hamilton](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/hamilton)&nbsp;on Broadway in October 2015, and he earned a second Tony Award nomination for his performance as Whizzer in the 2016 Broadway revival of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/falsettos">Falsettos</a>.

Before his big break on Broadway, Mr. Rannells worked extensively as a voice actor in shows such as Street Sharks,&nbsp;Archie's Weird Mysteries,&nbsp;Yu-Gi-Oh!,&nbsp;Shaman King,&nbsp;Sonic X,&nbsp;and Pokémon,&nbsp;among many others. After his breakout performance in&nbsp;The Book of Mormon, he began to receive TV and film parts, including the roles of&nbsp;Bryan Collins in NBC's The New Normal,&nbsp;Elijah Krantz in HBO's Girls,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manny in the movie Bachelorette&nbsp;in 2012.&nbsp;Since then, other notable screen credits have included How I Met Your Mother,&nbsp;The Intern,&nbsp;The Knick,&nbsp;Why Him?&nbsp;and Will &amp; Grace.

Rannells returned&nbsp;to Broadway from April 30 through&nbsp;August 11, 2018 to take on the role of Larry in the 50th anniversary production of the landmark play&nbsp;The Boys in the Band. In 2023, he reunited with his *Mormon* co-star Josh Gad in *Gutenberg! The Musical!*

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Megan Hilty stars as Mary Bailey in [*It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/48284-its-a-wonderful-life-the-live-radio-play) on Broadway at [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadhurst-theatre) from November 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Megan Hilty is best known for her Broadway performances as Brooke Ashton in *Noises Off* (Tony Award nomination) and Madeline Ashton in [*Death Becomes Her*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34895-death-becomes-her-on-broadway), both of which earned her Tony Award nominations, as well as Glinda in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) and Doralee Rhodes in *9 to 5: The Musical*.

She also starred as Ivy Lynn on the Broadway-centric TV show *Smash* and as Lily St. Regis on the NBC televised musical *Annie Live!*

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Tituss Burgess stars as Clarence in [*It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/48284-its-a-wonderful-life-the-live-radio-play) on Broadway at [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadhurst-theatre) from November 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Tituss Burgess earned five Emmy Award nominations for playing Titus Andromedon on Netflix's *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* and a sixth for his voiceover performance in Apple TV+'s *Central Park*.

Burgess is equally well known, however, for his stage career, having appeared in the Broadway shows [*Oh, Mary!*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/37743-oh-mary), [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets), *Jersey Boys, Guys and Dolls*, and *The Little Mermaid*. He also starred as Remy in a musical adaptation of *Ratatouille* streamed on TikTok and played the Narrator in season 2 of Apple TV+'s musical TV series *Schmigadoon!*

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The Broadhurst Theatre is a prestigious, century-old Broadway venue located in Midtown Manhattan, New York. It was named after the renowned playwright George H. Broadhurst, an Anglo-American who was originally from Bristol, England. Constructed by the Shubert Brothers and designed by the architectural firm Kirchoff & Rose, Broadhurst Theatre opened its doors to the public on September 27, 1917, with its first-ever staged play, George Bernard Shaw’s 'Misalliance'. Spanning over a wide space of 20,000 square feet, it can comfortably seat slightly over 1,100 spectators on two levels. With its decorative ceilings, excellent acoustics, central location, and intimate seating arrangement, the Broadhurst Theatre has been attracting Broadway artists and audience for over 100 years. 
 
##How to get to the venue
The Broadhurst Theatre is centrally located at 235 West 44th Street, and this strategic location makes it easily accessible from all parts of the city. If you're using public transportation, Times Square's 42nd Street subway station is the closest, served by various train lines such as the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S. Also, multiple buses serve 44th Street, including the M20 and M104 lines. Hence, reaching the Broadhurst Theatre isn't difficult regardless of where you are starting your journey.

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The Broadhurst Theatre was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and named after the playwright/producer George Howells Broadhurst, who oversaw the building of the theatre in partnership with the Shubert family.

The venue officially opened on September 27, 1917 with the New York premiere of George Bernard Shaw's *Misalliance*. Multiple of Broadhurst's own plays also went up there between 1917 and 1924.

The theatre is a designated New York City landmark. Its architectural style mirrors that of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, which was also designed by Krapp and built at the same time.

## How to get to the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway

The nearest subway stops to the Broadhurst Theatre are the 42nd Street stops on the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, or S lines. Audiences can also take the bus to either 7th Ave/W 44th St. on the M4, M20, or M014 line; or the W 43rd St. and 8th Ave stop on the M20, M104, or M34A-SBS line.

## Restaurants near the Broadhurst Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Broadhurst Theatre include Nizza (Italian), Marseille (French), and Five Napkin Burger (American), all of which are on Ninth Avenue between 44th and 45th Streets. The Broadhurst is on 44th Street between Eighth Avenue and Broadway, and other nearby restaurants include Junior's (American), Carmine's (Italian), and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (American).

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

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The Broadhurst Theatre, designed by Herbert J. Krapp, opened in 1917. It's a NYC landmark near multiple subway stops and well-known restaurants.

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Broadhurst Theatre is a historic Broadway venue in Manhattan, renowned for its intimate seating, excellent acoustics, and accessible location.

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Escape into the romantic, glamorous world of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway, based on the beloved 2001 movie by Baz Luhrmann.

Before *Moulin Rouge!* on Broadway came to be, the love story of a writer and a showgirl captivated fans on screen. The *Moulin Rouge!* movie grossed over $179 million worldwide and earned Catherine Martin two Oscars (for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design) at the 74th Academy Awards, where it received a further six nominations, including Best Picture. The movie musical starred Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, and Jim Broadbent, along with John Leguizamo and Richard Roxburgh.

## What is *Moulin Rouge* on Broadway about?

*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway is a love story about Christian, an American writer looking for inspiration in Paris, and Satine, a star showgirl and courtesan, within the Moulin Rouge nightclub at the turn of the 20th century. As Satine has been promised to the wealthy Duke, who promises to save her and the club from bankruptcy, her and Christian's romance blossoms in secret behind the scenes — but is love enough?

## Is *Moulin Rouge* a jukebox musical?

*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* is a jukebox musical. Like the movie, which featured versions of existing pop songs like "Lady Marmalade," "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," "Roxanne," and "Your Song," *Moulin Rouge!* on Broadway also has a pop score. The show brings "some of the most beloved popular music of the last 50 years to the stage," including all the aforementioned fan-favorite songs from the movie. There are also dozens more chart-toppers from Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and many more, plus the movie's one original song, "Come What May."

## How long is *Moulin Rouge* on Broadway?

*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway runs 2 hours and 35 minutes with an intermission.

Get tickets to *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* in New York now.

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See *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* in New York and escape to a decadent Paris nightclub. In *Moulin Rouge!,* based on Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning film, the writer Christian arrives at France’s most famous cabaret, where he falls in love with the dynamic singer Satine. However, she is promised to the Duke, which means her fate is tied to saving the struggling Moulin Rouge. See how a timeless love story unfolds in this 10-time Tony Award-winning jukebox musical that features hit songs like “Firework,” “Chandelier,” and “Come What May.” Get *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

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Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway today.


Based on the award-winning 2001 film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* follows a couple whose world is turned upside down by true love and passion in turn-of-the-century Paris. The writer Christian and the courtesan Satine fall into a forbidden backstage romance at the titular nightclub — until Christian realizes there’s more than just the villainous Duke putting a stop to their relationship.

Between 2002 and 2003, shortly after the *Moulin Rouge!* movie got a Best Picture Oscar nomination and two other wins, rumors started to fly about a stage adaptation. Those rumors faded, but finally proved true in 2016, when *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* was officially announced. Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo led the show’s first workshop in 2017, and they went on to star in the 2018 world premiere in Boston and the 2019 Broadway premiere.

Both received Tony nominations for their performances, and Tveit and Danny Burstein (as Harold Zidler) won awards. *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* also swept the design categories, winning for set, costume, lighting, and sound design. The musical’s cast recording also got a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.

## What to watch for

- In the movie, Christian is an Englishman. In *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway, Christian is an American fleeing the Industrial Revolution in search of artistic purpose.
- Baz Luhrmann, who directed and co-wrote the iconic 2001 film, came from a very artistic background. His mother was a ballroom dance instructor who gave him lessons early on, and his father insisted he study painting and music.
- Luhrmann says director Alex Timbers “feels like a younger cousin,” and Timbers says Luhrmann’s work inspires him. Luhrmann has watched performances of *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway and is a keen supporter of the show. 
- *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* is loosely based on two classic stories. One is Puccini’s opera *La Bohème*, also about bohemian friends in 20th-century Paris. The other is the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus, a talented musician who seeks to rescue his true love, Eurydice, from the clutches of Hades. (The Broadway musical *Hadestown* is also, and more directly, based on that myth.)
- The *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* set contains homages to the film and the real Moulin Rouge. The iconic elephant-shaped dressing room and red windmill from the movie are recreated here, and both are also hallmarks of the actual nightclub.
- One of the *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* characters, a bohemian artist named Toulouse-Lautrec, was a real French artist well known for creating promotional posters for the Moulin Rouge. Similarly, the character of nightclub owner Harold Zidler is partly named for the real club’s co-founder, Charles Zidler.
- The *Moulin Rouge!* film is part of Luhrmann’s “Red Curtain Trilogy” of movies with the performing arts — theatre, dance, poetry, song — as a major theme and storytelling tool. The others are *Strictly Ballroom* and *Romeo + Juliet*. Like *Moulin Rouge!*, *Strictly Ballroom* has become a stage musical in the U.K. *Romeo + Juliet* hasn’t yet joined them, but you never know!

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*Moulin Rouge!* is based on the hit film of the same name, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Premiering in 2001, the film became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its flashy design, fun combination of pop songs, and dreamy setting. Underneath the glitz is a purer story of art, ambition, and love. A celebration of bohemian France and an artist’s soul, the musical transforms the Broadway theatre to become “euphoric — a shower of fireworks and confetti,” per The New York Times.

## What to watch for

- The show is a feast for the eyes: it won 10 total Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design.
- “Moulin rouge” translates to “red windmill,” and you’ll see that and so much more in Derek McLane’s amazing set, which also features Satine’s elephant-shaped dressing room.
- *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* is loosely based on two classic stories: Puccini’s opera La Bohème, about bohemian friends in 20th-century Paris, and the tragic Greek myth of lovers Orpheus and Eurydice. (The Broadway musical Hadestown is also, and more directly, based on that myth.)
- One of the *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* characters, a bohemian artist named Toulouse-Lautrec, was a real French artist known for creating promotional posters for the Moulin Rouge. Similarly, the character of nightclub owner Harold Zidler is partly named for the real club’s co-founder, Charles Zidler.

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Escape into a spectacular Parisian nightclub that's not just a place, but a state of mind. Feel truth, beauty, freedom, and love at the star-crossed love story of a writer and a courtesan, based on the Oscar-winning Baz Luhrmann film and packed with more than 40 pop hits.

Christian Douglas is best known for playing Christian in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) on Broadway, marking his Broadway debut, and on the U.S. tour. Additional stage roles include Charlie in the 2022 Off-Broadway revival of *Kinky Boots*, various roles in the national tour of *Pretty Woman: The Musical*, and Tony in *West Side Story* at The Muny in Missouri.

Christian Douglas - NY

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Kelsie Watts stars as Satine in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) on Broadway at the [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/al-hirschfeld-theatre).

Watts made her Broadway debut as Jane Seymour in [*Six*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/20737-six-musical-tickets) in 2025, earning an iHeart Radio Music Award nomination for Favorite Broadway Debut. She is best known for appearing on season 19 of *The Voice*, which launched her career as a pop musician in which she's collaborated with the Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean and regularly released her own solo music.

Kelsie Watts - NYC 

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Eric Anderson stars as Harold Zidler in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/al-hirschfeld-theatre).

Anderson is best known for his Broadway performances as Harold Zidler in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets), Cal in *Waitress*, and Shlomo in *Soul Doctor*, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination. Additional Broadway credits include *Kinky Boots*, *Rocky* and *Pretty Woman: The Musical*.

Eric Anderson - NY

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David Harris stars as the Duke of Monroth in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical) on Broadway at the [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/al-hirschfeld-theatre).

Harris made his Broadway debut in *Moulin Rouge!* in 2023. He has earned numerous awards and nominations for his stage career in his native Australia, where he has played roles including Chris in *Miss Saigon*, Emmett in *Legally Blonde* (Emmett), Fiyero in *Wicked*, the Baker in *Into the Woods*, and Anatoly in *Chess*.

David Harris - NY

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André Ward stars as Toulouse-Lautrec in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) on Broadway at the [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/al-hirschfeld-theatre). A stage veteran, Ward has appeared on Broadway in *Escape to Margaritaville, Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever, Something Rotten,* and *The Producers.* His TV/film credits include *Pose, The Forty-Year-Old Version, Murphy Brown, Master of None, High Maintenance, Elementary, Difficult People, Broad City,* and others.

André Ward - NYC 

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Ricky Rojas stars as Santiago in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) on Broadway at the [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/al-hirschfeld-theatre).

Rojas is best known for originating the role of Santiago in the 2018 world premiere of *Moulin Rouge!* in Boston and then on Broadway the following year. He made his Broadway debut in 2009's *Burn the Floor* and has also appeared in 10 London musicals including *50 First Dates, Sister Act*, and *Grease*. 

Ricky Rojas - NY

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The Al Hirschfeld Theatre, named after the famous caricaturist Al Hirschfeld, is a renowned venue located in the heart of New York City. Nestled on 45th street in what is known as the theatre district, this iconic venue opened its doors in 1924. It's an integral part of the vibrant Broadway scene showcasing some of the best talents and finest productions. The theatre, originally named The Martin Beck Theatre, was designed by the G. Albert Lansburgh, a prominent architect in theatre design. The stylish exterior is built in a splendid Byzantine style with the interior embracing both Moorish and Greek revival influences. Accommodating over 1,400 audiences, the theatre maintains a warm and intimate atmosphere with an unparalleled acoustics system. What sets it apart is its unique charm reflecting the essence of Broadway. Over the decades, the theatre has seen countless theatrical marvels, and continues to captivate audiences all around the world with its rich history, classic Broadway charm, and top-tier productions. It’s a must-visit for every theatre enthusiast visiting New York.

 ## How to get to the venue
The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is highly accessible via public transport. It's just a short walk from Times Square-42nd street subway station, served by multiple lines. Numerous buses also pass the theatre, making it a short trip from any part of the city. For those driving, there are several paid parking lots nearby. Do remember that traffic can be heavy in the area, the streets are always bustling with excitement around theatre hour, so plan accordingly.

Al Hirschfeld Theatre - NYC

Al Hirschfeld Theatre

The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is a historic Broadway theatre in New York, known for top-tier productions, accessible location, and unique charm.

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