Moulin Rouge! The Musical London soundtrack: A complete guide to the West End setlist

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge, where the champagne flows, the music electrifies, and the bohemian ideals of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love take center stage. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 2001 film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings the spectacle of the Parisian cabaret to the West End, featuring a dazzling setlist packed with pop anthems, rock classics, and chart-topping hits from multiple decades.

With a book by John Logan and direction by Alex Timbers, this Tony Award-winning jukebox musical reinvents familiar songs in thrilling new ways. The score, orchestrated by Justin Levine, blends 70+ songs from artists like Elton John, Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, and Beyoncé, creating a kaleidoscopic mashup of music history.

💃✨Act 1: The Spark of Love & the Illusion of Glamour

The curtain rises on the Moulin Rouge, where bohemians and aristocrats mingle under neon lights. Christian, an idealistic young writer, arrives in Paris and falls for Satine, the club’s dazzling star. But their love is threatened by the possessive Duke, whose wealth keeps the club afloat.

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge!

A high-energy opening number that throws the audience straight into the dazzling chaos of the Moulin Rouge. This mashup of Lady Marmalade, Because We Can, and Burning Down the House sets the tone—wild, indulgent, and larger than life.

Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love

Christian and his new bohemian friends, Toulouse-Lautrec and Santiago, embrace their artistic ideals in this rousing anthem, which blends snippets of The Sound of Music, Children of the Revolution, and Material Girl to capture their passion for life.

The Sparkling Diamond

Satine’s grand entrance channels Marilyn Monroe as she performs a dazzling mashup of Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend and Material Girl. She’s seductive, confident, and the star of the show—but behind the glamour, she’s a woman caught in a dangerous game.

Shut Up and Raise Your Glass

A high-energy celebration featuring Raise Your Glass by P!nk, this song captures the Moulin Rouge’s carefree, rebellious spirit. The party is in full swing, and the audience is invited to join in.

Firework

As Christian watches Satine perform, he is captivated by her brilliance. This stripped-down version of Katy Perry’s Firework transforms from a pop anthem into a tender, intimate moment of admiration.

Your Song

Christian wins Satine’s heart with a breathtaking rendition of Elton John’s Your Song, a declaration of love so pure that it melts her carefully constructed walls. It’s one of the most romantic moments in the show.

So Exciting! (The Pitch Song)

Christian and Toulouse convince the Moulin Rouge’s impresario, Harold Zidler, to stage their show. This comedic mashup of So Exciting, Love is Like Oxygen, and Let's Dance turns their artistic vision into a wild and irresistible pitch.

Sympathy for the Duke

The menacing Duke of Monroth asserts his dominance with a sinister performance of The Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil, reminding Satine that he owns her fate.

Nature Boy

A haunting and melancholic melody from the original film, this song underscores Christian’s journey into a world where love and art must fight to survive.

❤️Act 2: Love, Betrayal & the Price of Freedom

As Christian and Satine’s love deepens, so does the danger. With the Duke tightening his grip, Satine must make an impossible choice: follow her heart or save the Moulin Rouge.

Backstage Romance

A sizzling, seductive mashup of Tainted Love, Toxic, and Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), this electrifying number turns the Moulin Rouge into a fever dream of passion and jealousy.

Come What May

The musical’s defining love song, originally written for the film, is performed as Christian and Satine’s secret anthem. It’s a promise that their love will endure—no matter what.

Only Girl in a Material World

Satine struggles with her fate in a fusion of Only Girl (In the World) and Material Girl, torn between Christian’s love and the Duke’s wealth.

Crazy Rolling

A heart-wrenching duet blending Crazy and Rolling in the Deep, this number marks the breaking point of Christian and Satine’s relationship as love and despair collide.

El Tango de Roxanne

Arguably the most intense moment in the show, this fiery tango reimagines Roxanne by The Police. As Christian spirals into jealousy and pain, the tango becomes a violent, passionate confrontation.

Finale (Come What May Reprise)

Love triumphs, but at a devastating cost. The show closes on an emotional high, reminding us that while passion burns brightly, it can also be fleeting.

🎶Musical Highlights & Signature Sounds

• Moulin Rouge! The Musical won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Orchestrations for its innovative mashups.
• Justin Levine’s music supervision blends classic and contemporary hits into a seamless, genre-defying experience.
• El Tango de Roxanne is a showstopper, fusing rock, flamenco, and heartbreak in a single electrifying performance.

Enter a world of passion, music, and breathtaking visuals at Moulin Rouge! The Musical – London. With chart-topping hits and theatrical magic, this show is a love story like no other. Book your tickets now and step into the revolution of pop and romance at Piccadilly Theatre!