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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. What 2001 Baz Luhrmann film is Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on?
Answer: Moulin Rouge!
2. In what city and era is Moulin Rouge! The Musical set?
Answer: Paris, around 1899-1900
3. What is the name of the penniless writer who falls in love with Satine?
Answer: Christian
4. What is Satine's profession at the Moulin Rouge?
Answer: A courtesan (star of the club)
5. Who runs the Moulin Rouge nightclub in the story?
Answer: Harold Zidler
6. In what year did Moulin Rouge! The Musical open on Broadway?
Answer: 2019
7. Which Broadway theatre has been home to Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Answer: The Al Hirschfeld Theatre
8. Who originated the role of Christian on Broadway?
Answer: Aaron Tveit
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. What is the name of the show-within-a-show that Zidler pitches to the Duke?
Answer: Spectacular Spectacular
11. Which Elton John song does Christian sing to Satine early in the story?
Answer: Your Song
12. What iconic red landmark sits atop the Moulin Rouge in the show's imagery?
Answer: A windmill
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