Broadway's "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" to Close After Seven-Year Run
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is set to close on Broadway on July 26 after a successful seven-year run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, according to Variety. By its final performance, the jukebox musical will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews, making it the 36th longest-running show in Broadway history.
The show's closure comes at a time when new musicals face challenges in the post-pandemic landscape, Variety reported. Despite this, "Moulin Rouge!" achieved significant success, becoming a staple of the Broadway scene.
Iranian Film Wins Award at Sundance
In other news from the world of arts and entertainment, a feature film shot covertly in Iran, "The Friend's House is Here," won a jury award for ensemble cast at this year's Sundance Film Festival, according to NPR. The film, directed by Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz, faced numerous obstacles during production, including war and recent street protests. "Between war and recent street protests, the filmmakers had many challenges getting The Friend's House is Here finished in time for their premiere," NPR noted.
Lionsgate Reports Losses, but Film Division Shows Promise
Meanwhile, Lionsgate reported widened losses of $46.2 million, but its movie business showed signs of revival, Variety reported. Hit films like "The Housemaid" and "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" helped lift Lionsgate's quarterly earnings, offsetting a softer period in its television operations.
Italy Gears Up for Winter Olympics Amid Sustainability Concerns
As the Winter Olympics approach, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, is preparing to host many of the games this month. NPR reported that the Winter Olympics in Italy were meant to be sustainable.
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