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Start Time: Approx. 1 minute & 37 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 1 second
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: 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.
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Start Time: Approx. 3 minutes after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 1 second
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: Harold Zidler enters and acknowledges the audience.
A brief flash accompanies Zidler's introduction as he welcomes the audience into the Moulin Rouge.
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Start Time: Approx. 4 minutes after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 1 minute & 35 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: 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.
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Start Time: Approx. 6 minutes & 28 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 2 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: The opening sequence concludes.
The Duke is introduced with a burst of flashing light.
Moving lights sweep rapidly through portions of the audience.
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Start Time: Approx. 8 minutes & 32 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 15 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: The Duke's introduction continues.
The Bohemians are introduced through a fast-paced sequence of flashing and chasing lights.
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
Prior Scene: Introduction of the Bohemians.
Additional flashes accompany the continuing introduction of the Bohemian artists.
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
Prior Scene: The Bohemians continue their entrance.
Flashing effects build as the sequence approaches its conclusion.
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Start Time: Approx. 9 minutes & 55 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 25 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: The Bohemians complete their introduction.
A dynamic lighting sequence accompanies "The Breakdown."
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Start Time: Approx. 11 minutes & 29 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 30 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights, set electrics, and pyrotechnics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: "The Breakdown."
The opening number culminates in an energetic finale featuring flashing lights and pyrotechnic effects.
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Start Time: Approx. 21 minutes & 40 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 30 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White, Amber, and Blue
Prior Scene: Zidler introduces Satine as the Moulin Rouge's Diamond.
The opening section of "The Sparkling Diamond" begins with flashing and chasing effects.
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Start Time: Approx. 22 minutes & 30 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 45 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White, Amber, and Pink
Prior Scene: The "Material Girl" section concludes.
The performance transitions into the "Single Ladies" section with continuing flashes and movement effects.
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Start Time: Approx. 23 minutes & 49 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 50 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White, Amber, and Pink
Prior Scene: "Brick House" section of "The Sparkling Diamond."
The number builds toward its finale with sustained flashing and chasing effects.
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Start Time: Approx. 24 minutes & 52 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 20 seconds
Light Source: Set electrics
Light Color: White, Amber, and Pink
Prior Scene: "The Sparkling Diamond" concludes.
The musical playoff continues with flashing effects before the scene transitions.
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Start Time: Approx. 29 minutes & 25 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 1 minute & 23 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: Blue and Pink
Prior Scene: Satine meets Christian.
The party atmosphere intensifies as "Shut Up and Raise Your Glass" begins.
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Start Time: Approx. 30 minutes & 57 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 30 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Pink
Prior Scene: 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.
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Start Time: Approx. 53 minutes & 5 seconds after start of Act One
Duration: Approx. 23 seconds
Light Source: Set electrics
Light Color: Amber
Prior Scene: Satine and the Duke perform "Sympathy for the Duke."
The scene concludes with an amber flashing playoff sequence before Act One continues.
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Start Time: Approx. 5 minutes & 15 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 15 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights from the wings
Light Color: White and Yellow
Prior Scene: Intermission has just concluded.
The opening moments of "Backstage Romance" feature flashing and sweeping lighting effects as the cast returns to the stage.
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Start Time: Approx. 5 minutes & 30 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 10 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: White and Green
Prior Scene: "Backstage Romance" continues.
The performance transitions into the "Toxic" section with flashing and movement effects synchronized to the music.
Start Time: Approx. 5 minutes & 58 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 2 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: "Toxic" continues.
A brief flash sequence occurs during the musical transition.
Start Time: Approx. 6 minutes & 5 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 5 seconds
Light Source: Moving light footlights
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: The "Toxic" section continues.
Flashing footlights accompany the choreography.
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Start Time: Approx. 6 minutes & 5 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 15 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Final moments of "Toxic."
The number concludes with flashing and sweeping effects as the cast reaches the finale of "Backstage Romance."
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Start Time: Approx. 25 minutes & 25 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 5 seconds
Light Source: Stage lighting effects
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Satine changes into the Duke's new outfit.
A brief flash sequence accompanies the start of "Only Girl in a Material World."
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Start Time: Approx. 36 minutes & 5 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 50 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: Green
Prior Scene: Zidler and the company gather to drink with Christian.
The performance of "Chandelier" features extended flashing and movement effects.
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Start Time: Approx. 40 minutes & 50 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 6 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights
Light Color: Blue
Prior Scene: "Chandelier" concludes.
A brief flashing sequence accompanies the opening moments of "El Tango de Roxanne."
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Start Time: Approx. 52 minutes & 32 seconds after start of Act Two
Duration: Approx. 5 seconds
Light Source: Deck lighting
Light Color: Yellow
Prior Scene: The cast prepares for the performance.
A brief flashing sequence accompanies the finale of "Crazy Rolling."
Encore
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Start Time: Approx. 1 minute & 34 seconds into the Encore
Duration: Approx. 1 minute
Light Source: Set electrics and moving lights
Light Color: White, Amber, and Pink
Prior Scene: "Come What May" concludes.
The encore begins with energetic flashing effects throughout the theatre.
Moving lights sweep rapidly through portions of the audience.
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Start Time: Approx. 3 minutes & 52 seconds into the Encore
Duration: Approx. 15 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights and set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: "More More More!" continues.
The encore builds toward its finale with additional flashing effects.
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Start Time: Approx. 4 minutes & 54 seconds into the Encore
Duration: Approx. 10 seconds
Light Source: Set electrics
Light Color: White and Amber
Prior Scene: The encore continues.
Flashing effects accompany the company bows.
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Start Time: Approx. 5 minutes & 11 seconds into the Encore
Duration: Approx. 4 seconds
Light Source: Moving lights focused on the conductor
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Cast bows continue.
A brief flash sequence highlights the conductor.
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
Prior Scene: Final moments of "More More More!"
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.