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West End · Piccadilly Theatre

Moulin Rouge!

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Also listed: Moulin Rouge! (Broadway). Lighting can differ between productions.

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30flashing sequences reported
11 min 35 secof flashing in total
Flashing sequences and time by part of the show
Part of showSequencesFlashing time
Whole Show3011 min 35 sec
Act One167 min 45 sec
Act Two143 min 50 sec
Notes on this listing

The London production uses the same lighting information as Broadway, verified by the lighting design team.

Cue information contributed by Nick Solyom & Espen Garner.

Cue details

Start times are approximate and measured as described in each entry. Some entries describe more than one effect.

Act One · 14 entries

≈ 1:37after start of Act One

Opening Sequence Reveal

Duration
Approx. 1 second
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The women of the Moulin Rouge stand in silhouette behind a curtain.

The opening sequence begins with a sudden flash as the world of the Moulin Rouge is revealed.

≈ 3:00after start of Act One

Zidler's Entrance

Duration
Approx. 1 second
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Harold Zidler enters and acknowledges the audience.

A brief flash accompanies Zidler's introduction as he welcomes the audience into the Moulin Rouge.

≈ 4:00after start of Act One

Opening Can-Can Sequence

Duration
Approx. 1 minute & 35 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Zidler sings with the women of the Moulin Rouge.

The Can-Can section of the opening number features continuous flashing and chasing effects throughout the performance.

≈ 6:28after start of Act One

Introduction of the Duke

Duration
Approx. 2 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The opening sequence concludes.

The Duke is introduced with a burst of flashing light.

Moving lights sweep rapidly through portions of the audience.

≈ 8:32after start of Act One

Introduction of the Bohemians

Duration
Approx. 15 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Start time
Approx. 9 minutes after start of Act One
Duration
Approx. 5 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Start time
Approx. 9 minutes & 24 seconds after start of Act One
Duration
Approx. 24 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The Duke's introduction continues.

Before this: Introduction of the Bohemians.

Before this: The Bohemians continue their entrance.

The Bohemians are introduced through a fast-paced sequence of flashing and chasing lights.

Additional flashes accompany the continuing introduction of the Bohemian artists.

Flashing effects build as the sequence approaches its conclusion.

≈ 9:55after start of Act One

"The Breakdown"

Duration
Approx. 25 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The Bohemians complete their introduction.

A dynamic lighting sequence accompanies "The Breakdown."

≈ 11:29after start of Act One

Opening Number Finale

Duration
Approx. 30 seconds
Light source
Moving lights, set electrics, and pyrotechnics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "The Breakdown."

The opening number culminates in an energetic finale featuring flashing lights and pyrotechnic effects.

≈ 21:40after start of Act One

"The Sparkling Diamond"

Duration
Approx. 30 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White, Amber, and Blue
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Zidler introduces Satine as the Moulin Rouge's Diamond.

The opening section of "The Sparkling Diamond" begins with flashing and chasing effects.

≈ 22:30after start of Act One

"Single Ladies" Section

Duration
Approx. 45 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White, Amber, and Pink
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The "Material Girl" section concludes.

The performance transitions into the "Single Ladies" section with continuing flashes and movement effects.

≈ 23:49after start of Act One

"Sparkling Diamond" Finale

Duration
Approx. 50 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White, Amber, and Pink
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "Brick House" section of "The Sparkling Diamond."

The number builds toward its finale with sustained flashing and chasing effects.

≈ 24:52after start of Act One

"Sparkling Diamond" Playoff

Duration
Approx. 20 seconds
Light source
Set electrics
Light color
White, Amber, and Pink
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "The Sparkling Diamond" concludes.

The musical playoff continues with flashing effects before the scene transitions.

≈ 29:25after start of Act One

"Shut Up and Raise Your Glass"

Duration
Approx. 1 minute & 23 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
Blue and Pink
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Satine meets Christian.

The party atmosphere intensifies as "Shut Up and Raise Your Glass" begins.

≈ 30:57after start of Act One

"Shut Up and Raise Your Glass" Finale

Duration
Approx. 30 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Pink
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Satine leaves the party and heads toward her dressing room.

The second section of the number continues with flashing effects and audience sweeps.

Moving lights pass rapidly through portions of the audience.

≈ 53:05after start of Act One

"Sympathy for the Duke" Playoff

Duration
Approx. 23 seconds
Light source
Set electrics
Light color
Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Satine and the Duke perform "Sympathy for the Duke."

The scene concludes with an amber flashing playoff sequence before Act One continues.

Act Two · 7 entries

≈ 5:15after start of Act Two

"Backstage Romance"

Duration
Approx. 15 seconds
Light source
Moving lights from the wings
Light color
White and Yellow
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Intermission has just concluded.

The opening moments of "Backstage Romance" feature flashing and sweeping lighting effects as the cast returns to the stage.

≈ 5:30after start of Act Two

"Toxic" Sequence

Duration
Approx. 10 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
White and Green
Start time
Approx. 5 minutes & 58 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration
Approx. 2 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
White
Start time
Approx. 6 minutes & 5 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration
Approx. 5 seconds
Light source
Moving light footlights
Light color
White
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "Backstage Romance" continues.

Before this: "Toxic" continues.

Before this: The "Toxic" section continues.

The performance transitions into the "Toxic" section with flashing and movement effects synchronized to the music.

A brief flash sequence occurs during the musical transition.

Flashing footlights accompany the choreography.

≈ 6:05after start of Act Two

"Backstage Romance" Finale

Duration
Approx. 15 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
White
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Final moments of "Toxic."

The number concludes with flashing and sweeping effects as the cast reaches the finale of "Backstage Romance."

≈ 25:25after start of Act Two

"Only Girl in a Material World"

Duration
Approx. 5 seconds
Light source
Stage lighting effects
Light color
White
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Satine changes into the Duke's new outfit.

A brief flash sequence accompanies the start of "Only Girl in a Material World."

≈ 36:05after start of Act Two

"Chandelier"

Duration
Approx. 50 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
Green
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Zidler and the company gather to drink with Christian.

The performance of "Chandelier" features extended flashing and movement effects.

≈ 40:50after start of Act Two

"El Tango de Roxanne"

Duration
Approx. 6 seconds
Light source
Moving lights
Light color
Blue
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "Chandelier" concludes.

A brief flashing sequence accompanies the opening moments of "El Tango de Roxanne."

≈ 52:32after start of Act Two

"Crazy Rolling" Finale

Duration
Approx. 5 seconds
Light source
Deck lighting
Light color
Yellow
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The cast prepares for the performance.

A brief flashing sequence accompanies the finale of "Crazy Rolling."

Encore · 4 entries

≈ 1:34into the Encore

"More More More!" Encore Opening

Duration
Approx. 1 minute
Light source
Set electrics and moving lights
Light color
White, Amber, and Pink
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "Come What May" concludes.

The encore begins with energetic flashing effects throughout the theatre.

Moving lights sweep rapidly through portions of the audience.

≈ 3:52into the Encore

Encore Build

Duration
Approx. 15 seconds
Light source
Moving lights and set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: "More More More!" continues.

The encore builds toward its finale with additional flashing effects.

≈ 4:54into the Encore

Cast Bows

Duration
Approx. 10 seconds
Light source
Set electrics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: The encore continues.

Flashing effects accompany the company bows.

≈ 5:11into the Encore

Conductor Spotlight & Encore Finale

Duration
Approx. 4 seconds
Light source
Moving lights focused on the conductor
Light color
White
Start time
Approx. 5 minutes & 21 seconds into the Encore
Duration
Approx. 24 seconds
Light source
Moving lights, set electrics, and pyrotechnics
Light color
White and Amber
Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Cast bows continue.

Before this: Final moments of "More More More!"

A brief flash sequence highlights the conductor.

The show concludes with flashing lights, moving audience sweeps, and pyrotechnic effects during the finale of the encore.

Moving lights sweep rapidly through portions of the audience before the final blackout.

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