Moulin Rouge

American  

[moo-lan roozh] / mu lɛ̃ ˈruʒ /

noun

1. a dance hall in the Montmartre section of Paris, France, opened in 1889 and famous for its cancan dancers and the drawings of its performers and customers made there by Toulouse-Lautrec.

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Etymology

Origin of Moulin Rouge

< French: literally, red mill

Example Sentences

Though Tess and Katharine are rivals in the show, seasoned stage actor Kritzer become a mentor of sorts to Levesque, the pop star who entered the theater scene with a 2023 stint in Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge!” and is originating a role for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

They have also been used for blockbuster films like Wicked, producing jackets for the Emerald City citizens and more, as well as West End theatre shows like Hamilton and Moulin Rouge.

From BBC

Though Kidman made their separation official by filing for divorce, the “Moulin Rouge!” star reportedly didn’t want to split and “has been fighting to save the marriage.”

From Los Angeles Times

In this welcoming new context — imagine “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” suffused with girl power — there’s never anything odd about the characters grinding and wailing like karaoke superstars.

From Los Angeles Times

He made his big screen debut in 1952's Moulin Rouge and later starred in films such as Brass Target, Brother Sun, Sister Moon and How I Won The War, opposite John Lennon.

From BBC