JoJo, the multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, is gearing up to make her Broadway debut in the hit musical Moulin Rouge! The news was announced recently by the show’s producers, who revealed that JoJo will be taking on the lead role of Satine.
Moulin Rouge! has been a massive success since it opened on Broadway in 2019, earning rave reviews and numerous awards, including a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design. The musical is based on the 2001 film of the same name, which starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.
In the show, JoJo will play Satine, the sparkling and glamorous star of the Moulin Rouge cabaret. Satine is a coveted role in the musical, and has previously been played by Karen Olivo, who won a Tony Award for her performance.
JoJo, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late,” expressed her excitement about the role in a statement. “I’m beyond thrilled to be joining the cast of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway,” she said. “It’s an honor to be a part of such an iconic show, and to have the opportunity to play a character as complex and dynamic as Satine.”
Fans of JoJo are eagerly anticipating her Broadway debut, and it’s sure to be a highlight of the show’s run. Moulin Rouge! is currently playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, and tickets are available now.
JoJo is no stranger to the world of musical theater. In 2018, she made her acting debut in the television movie “Good Trouble: The Adams Foster Family,” and has also appeared in productions of “The West Side Story” and “Cinderella.” However, her turn in Moulin Rouge! is undoubtedly her most high-profile theatrical role to date. The musical, which features hit songs from across the decades, has proven to be a crowd-pleaser with its elaborate sets, stunning costumes, and dynamic choreography. With JoJo as its leading lady, it’s sure to continue wowing audiences.
Additionally, the announcement of JoJo’s casting comes at a time of renewed interest in Moulin Rouge!, thanks in part to the release of a new movie adaptation in 2021. The film, which stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in their original roles, has introduced the story to a whole new generation of fans. JoJo’s casting is sure to add to the excitement surrounding the Moulin Rouge! franchise, and will likely draw even more theatergoers to the Broadway production.
