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Moulin Rouge

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[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.


Etymology

Origin of Moulin Rouge

< French: literally, red mill

Example Sentences

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Mr. Luhrmann, who brings his “Moulin Rouge!” love of gaudy excess to everything he does, could make a spectacle out of a trip to the grocery store, and he can barely contain his glee at applying his talents to Presley’s.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “Romeo + Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge!” acting veteran, who is Latino, on Wednesday issued a brief and blunt Instagram video message to followers who also support the immigration agency.

From Los Angeles Times

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