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| - BAZ showcases director Baz Luhrmann's hit trio of vivid, musical romance films: Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge, and Gatsby. His distinct style is evident in every aspect of this production from the detailed costumes, creative sets, and the best songs from each movie. You don't need to be a fan of the original material to enjoy this show, but it helps if you go as a date due to the strong love theme.
This play is a mashup of the three stories, with six different leads and several performers who mix in and out of each story line. The dancers, musicians, and singers are quite talented, with the tango-dancing couple and Satine being standouts. The action is non-stop, with dancers and singers all over the stage and in and out of the audience. While not a huge fan of the movie versions, I really did enjoy the high energy and dazzling visual effects of this show.
I ordered online with a Cyber Monday discount code and at will call, was first asked if I was picking up for Fill A Seat (a free ticket service). Maybe rethink that, as it would tick me off to find out after the fact if I had that membership. Our usher upgraded us from floor seats to a cocktail table on stage (#8), which was a nice touch and made us feel like we were right in the action- not the best seat to see some scenes toward the back center stage, though.
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