Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Meg Donnelly, known for her work as Addison in Disney’s Zombies film franchise, made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical November 11. Now, newly released production shots are giving us a look at the musical's current cast (and how she's bringing her own spin, and hair color, to the character of Satine). Take a look in the gallery below.
Donnelly, who also gained national recognition for her work as Taylor Otto on the ABC sitcom American Housewife, has stepped into the role of Satine for a limited engagement through March 1, 2026.
In addition to her TV work, Donnelly is also making waves as a musician. Her latest EP is titled dying art.
The current cast also includes Christian Douglas as Christian, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Pepe Muñoz as Santiago, Samantha Dodemaide as Nini Hailee, and Kaleem Wright as the Satine Alternate.
Meg Donnelly and David Harris in Moulin Rouge!
Robert Petkoff and Christian Douglas in Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge! on Broadway
Christian Douglas and Meg Donnelly in Moulin Rouge!
Meg Donnelly and Christian Douglas in Moulin Rouge!
Meg Donnelly in Moulin Rouge!
Pepe Muñoz and Samantha Dodemaide in Moulin Rouge!
David Harris in Moulin Rouge!
Robert Petkoff in Moulin Rouge!
Meg Donnelly in Moulin Rouge!
André Ward in Moulin Rouge!
Christian Douglas in Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!, based on the 2001 film, opened on Broadway in 2019 following a Boston tryout. The musical was subsequently nominated for 14 Tony Awards in 2020, winning 10, including Best Musical.
The production is directed by Alex Timbers with a book by John Logan (based on the Baz Luhrmann-directed movie of the same name) and choreography by Sonya Tayeh. The score features covers of "Firework" by Katy Perry, "Your Song" by Elton John, and "Chandelier" by Sia, among many other modern pop songs. The story takes place at Paris' famed Moulin Rouge and follows the tragic love story between performer Satine and composer Christian.
The production's music team includes musical supervisor Justin Levine, music producer Matt Stine, and music director Andrew Graham. Orchestrations are by Levine, Stine, Katie Kresek, and Charlie Rosen, with dance arrangements by Levine and Stine.
Also on the creative team are scenic designer Derek McLane, costume designer Catherine Zuber, lighting designer Justin Townsend, sound designer Peter Hylenski, hair designer David Brian Brown, and makeup designer Sarah Cimino, with creative services by Luhrmann and Catherine Martin. Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel.
