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Moulin Rouge! Musical Pub Quiz: 12 Trivia Questions

A ready-to-read Moulin Rouge! quiz for pubs, parties, and theatre nights. Read a question aloud, take guesses, then reveal the answer.

  1. 1. What 2001 Baz Luhrmann film is Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on?

    Answer: Moulin Rouge!

  2. 2. In what city and era is Moulin Rouge! The Musical set?

    Answer: Paris, around 1899-1900

  3. 3. What is the name of the penniless writer who falls in love with Satine?

    Answer: Christian

  4. 4. What is Satine's profession at the Moulin Rouge?

    Answer: A courtesan (star of the club)

  5. 5. Who runs the Moulin Rouge nightclub in the story?

    Answer: Harold Zidler

  6. 6. In what year did Moulin Rouge! The Musical open on Broadway?

    Answer: 2019

  7. 7. Which Broadway theatre has been home to Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

    Answer: The Al Hirschfeld Theatre

  8. 8. Who originated the role of Christian on Broadway?

    Answer: Aaron Tveit

  9. 9. Which Tony Award did Moulin Rouge! The Musical win for Best Musical?

    Answer: The 2021 Tony Awards (74th Tonys)

    The ceremony covered the shortened 2019-2020 season.

  10. 10. What is the name of the show-within-a-show that Zidler pitches to the Duke?

    Answer: Spectacular Spectacular

  11. 11. Which Elton John song does Christian sing to Satine early in the story?

    Answer: Your Song

  12. 12. What iconic red landmark sits atop the Moulin Rouge in the show's imagery?

    Answer: A windmill

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