Smash hit Moulin Rouge! Musikaali returns to Helsinki City Theatre’s Main Stage in autumn 2027

“Moulin Rouge! Musikaali was performed 187 times on the Main Stage during autumn 2024 and throughout 2025. Nearly 170 000 people saw the production, making it by far our most popular musical of the 21st century. Performances were nearly sold out throughout the run, so there are undoubtedly many people who did not get the chance to see it. Many audience members also wanted to experience the musical more than once, so it is now returning to the programme by overwhelming popular demand,” says Theatre Director Kari Arffman. 

“However, its return was far from a foregone conclusion. We had some tough negotiations with the rights holders, and we are absolutely delighted to have secured the opportunity to fulfil our audiences’ wishes after all. Tickets are expected to sell fast, as the musical will only be in the programme for a very limited time,” Arffman continues.

Moulin Rouge! Musikaali transports audiences to a Parisian nightclub at the end of the 19th century. Anything goes, and everything is forgiven in the name of love, as Christian, a young bohemian composer, falls for the beautiful courtesan Satine and forbidden passions ignite. Moulin Rouge! Musikaali is a mind-blowing feast for the senses, enveloping audiences in an intoxicating world of glitter unlike anything they have ever experienced. This visual spectacle and passionate love story features some of the greatest hits in pop music history. 

Familiar faces will return to the stage. The magnificent-voiced Jennie Storbacka reprises the role of the courtesan Satine, while the talented Martti Manninen once again stars as Christian, the young bohemian composer. The charismatic Risto Kaskilahti also returns as nightclub owner Harold Zidler. The cast also includes Tuukka Leppänen (The Duke of Monroth), Matti Leino (Santiago), Antti Lang (Henri Toulouse-Lautrec), Laura Allonen (Nini), Samuli Saurén (Baby Doll), Renée Böök (La Chocolat) and Raili Raitala (Arabia). 

Written by John Logan, the musical is based on Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning 2001 cinematic classic Moulin Rouge! The musical, which has captivated audiences and critics alike, premiered on Broadway in 2019. It has won ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features more than 70 of the greatest hits in music history. 

The production is part of a Nordic co-production involving Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The musical is directed by Swedish director Anders Albien, with Kirsi Karlenius as associate director. Eeva Kontu serves as musical director and conductor, alongside conductor Ville Myllykoski. The set is designed by internationally acclaimed designer takis. Costume design is by Astrid Lynge Ottosen, with hair and make-up design by Maija Sillanpää. Lighting design is by Palle Palmé and sound design by Kai Poutanen. Choreography is by Jennie Widegren, Anja Gaardbo, Kirsty McDonald and Zain Odelstål. The musical has been translated into Finnish by Paavo Leppäkoski and the dramaturg is Henna Piirto.   

Tickets are now on sale. Until 31.12.2026, members of the Teatteriin customer loyalty club receive an advance-purchase discount of 10 euros on standard-priced tickets for Monday–Friday performances. 

The musical is performed in Finnish. Subtitles are available in Finnish, Swedish and English through the Subtitle Mobile app.  

Read the interview with the director on the theatre’s website: What wouldn’t you do for love? 
Watch the musical’s trailer: Trailer: Moulin Rouge! Musikaali  

Moulin Rouge! Musikaali returns to the Main Stage of Helsinki City Theatre on 6.10.2027 (Eläintarhantie 5). 

Tickets: standard ticket 99 €, VIP ticket 125 €, student ticket 49,50 € (Mon–Thu) and senior ticket 96 € (Mon–Thu) #moulinrougemusikaali @hktfi 

Helsinki City Theatre ticket sales and customer service by phone: (09) 3940 22, Mon–Fri 10–17 and Saturdays (on performance days) 11–18.30. Ticket outlets: Ensi linja 2, Mon–Fri 12–17; Eläintarhantie 5 from one hour before performances on the Main Stage and/or Small Stage and on Saturdays (on performance days) 11–18.30); and ticket outlets at the other venues from one hour before each performance. Tickets are also available from lippu.fi, Mon–Sat 9–19, tel. 0600 900 900 (2 €/min + local network charge) www.hkt.fi 

The press release image features Risto Kaskilahti. Photo: Otto-Ville Väätäinen.

Further information, media ticket reservations and interview requests: 
Communications Manager Kaisa Pelkonen, kaisa.pelkonen@hkt.fi, 040 552 3788
Helsinki City Theatre, Ensi linja 2, 00530 Helsinki 

Moulin Rouge! The Musical 
Book: John Logan
Arrangements, orchestrations and additional music and lyrics: Justin Levine
Music supervision and dance arrangements: Justin Levine and Matt Stine
Orchestration collaborators: Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen and Matt Stine 

Moulin Rouge! film 
Directed by Baz Luhrmann and released by 20th Century Studios, the film Moulin Rouge! premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, winning two. Filmed in Sydney, Australia, Moulin Rouge! has been credited with reviving the movie musical genre, and its soundtrack became an instant hit upon release. 

Moulin Rouge Paris 
Led by Jean-Jacques Clerico, Moulin Rouge Paris is a dazzling and spectacular world of its own and has been a symbol of Parisian nightlife since 1889. Originally a popular cabaret and dance hall, it became an iconic music hall during the Roaring Twenties and later a theatre where numerous French and international artists stepped into the spotlight. Today, the Moulin Rouge and its 60 artists perform the revue Féerie: two astonishing hours of cabaret and music hall entertainment, alternating dance sequences with surprise acts – not forgetting the Moulin Rouge’s signature dance, the French cancan! Since its founding, Moulin Rouge Paris has invited audiences to come together and experience the unique atmosphere and exhilarating emotions of a truly unforgettable celebration. www.moulinrouge.fr/