MOULIN ROUGE! Reopening Night Thread — Page 5

Hi, does Aaron has any schedule absence from April 1 to April 10? Thanks!

Any word on how much longer Aaron Tveit will be in ''Moulin Rouge!''? I imagine this must be his longest run on Broadway, and he's savoring his time, especially in his Tony-winning role. And I bet Aaron's doubly grateful for live theater after the COVID shutdown. No matter the show, he always gives 1,000%.

Updated On: 3/24/22 at 12:42 AM

I'm considering revisting ''Moulin Rouge!'' once or twice before Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza, Tam Mutu and Ricky Rojas all leave on May 8. Scrolling through the month of April, I noticed that there are only 6 performances during the week of April 24, and it's dark on Saturday, April 30. Also, starting Sunday, April 24, and for the following 4 Sundays, the Sunday matinees will be at 5 p.m. Anyone know why?

You also got to see Tasia Jungbauer’s Satine debut!! How exciting!

Ashley Loren is out with Covid for 10 days, per her Instagram stories.

What is Natalie's schedule like nowadays? Going back in two weeks, does she usually do Thursdays? I'd love to see Ashley again, assuming she's back and healthy from Covid.

everythingtaboo said: "What is Natalie's schedule like nowadays? Going back in two weeks, does she usually do Thursdays? I'd love to see Ashley again, assuming she's back and healthy from Covid."

Natalie's attendance is, unfortunately, pretty horrible. However, to your point about trying to see Ashley—it's pretty much an unwritten standard now that Ashley goes on every Tuesday night for Satine. I'd say going on a Tuesday makes it a pretty strong chance you'll see her in the role.

Just got the email blast with the casting announcement, and I loved this note at the end of it, acknowledging Ashley and Caleb.

A note from the producers:

The pandemic has highlighted understudies and alternates as the very backbone of the Broadway community. We are delighted that Ashley Loren and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal—key members of our company since we opened—who have played Satine and Santiago, respectively, on many occasions, will now assume those leading roles. We’re also pleased to welcome Derek Klena and Declan Bennett. These very talented leading men are outstanding additions to our Bohemian family.

Hairspray0901 said: "Tasia is on again tonight, per Instagram!"

For those interested, I interviewed Tasia a few months ago, she is a gem and I'm thrilled she's getting to go on as Satine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coI9RwN8nJM&t=2773s

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/backstage-with-becca-b-ep-103-with-tasia-jungbauer/id1527634247?i=1000548085742

Also worth watching or listening to are the interviews I did with Mia DeWeese and Maya Bowles.

She takes a lot of mental health and spiritual days off but sadly she's had a lot to deal with lately regarding family.

Updated On: 4/9/22 at 09:05 PM

Hi, does Aaron has any schedule absence Wednesday, April 20th? Does he usually play both Wednesday shows? Looking to see him on that day.

Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.

Saw the show again last night, 4th time including Boston (last time #67,#92 on this thread) and was first row on the aisle orchestra right. It feels like a whole other show from up there, it can be a bit overwhelming to be surround in the movement and detail…and the bass, which I swear knocked my heart off a few beats it was so intense.

Second time seeing Ashley Loren, and she’s just fantastic. While I had some critiques last time, this time she was thoroughly wonderful. I feel like she's already full-time, given her performance schedule, so maybe what's why she really seems to just own the stage now. (And I'll be honest, I really wish that it was her vocals on the OBC, those vocals are outstanding.)

I think a lot of Ashley's fabulousness has to do with the pairing with the superstar Jessica Lee Goldyn as Nini. Her Nini is angrier, more hurting, with movements that somehow feel fluid and muscular at once. And she and Ricky Rojas are so hot together! Her presence onstage is electric, her body is incredible. I came in a fan of hers but I'm still stunned at how she's made that role uniquely hers. A true showstopper, glad to see her back on Broadway.

Aaron, as always, just delivers. Just amazes me each time. Maybe because I was closer up, I was so taken in my his acting, I feel like he's still finding little things in the role. Truly remarkable. And when he's close enough that I can actually hear him instead of through the speakers? Wow, even more goosebumps than usual. What a voice on him.

Bobby Daye is a pretty good Zidler! Where Danny and Eric immediately draw you in, feeling their presence even during the ensemble numbers, his Zidler takes a little while to warm up. (The inconsistent accent can be distracting.) But as Act 2 continues, he's very strong, from Chandelier on through the encore being some of his most memorable moments.

Haven't really mentioned Tam Mutu and Ricky Rojas much before, but I do feel that as their final weeks roll in, it's remarkable how much their characterizations have grown since Boston. They've both leaned into the relishing the heightened world of their characters a bit. It makes for so many fun little moments.

The ensemble is on fire, let me tell you! How they have so much energy night after night, I'll never know! (Although I did it amusing some of the boys just couldn't hide how wiped they were by the time the bows came. Can't say I blame them!)

[My only real issue with the show remains Satine dying at full volume. Like, not even a stage whisper? How this remains a directorial voice mystifies me.]

Anyway, dammit I love this show. Can't wait to see it again, I'm excited to see what a new set of leads will bring to the show.

Question: does anyone know where the pre-show music comes from, or how to listen to it?

bwaylady3 said: "
Finally, Aaron...my god! Vocally, the man does not falter. But his evening show performance may have been his best overall performance I've ever witnessed. And after seeing that viral Tic Tok, to see his Roxanne "opt up" in person was well worth the price of admission. That last note shook the building and the house lost it. I also enjoyed his acting a lot.."

It is unfortunate the way the number is staged that he doesn't get the applause/appreciation he should. The last not gets me every time but then the quick set change and the show continues.