Can-Can Talks

We took a little hiatus because life was life-ing, but we are back with a brand new episode! This week, we discussed how the lighting, sound effects and set design for each scene in the show helps enhance the story! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to interact with us more! Join for free for acce...

What would each Moulin Rouge character be if they were an animal? We had so much fun pondering this question and laying down our thoughts! And a special thanks to James Bryers for the episode idea! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to interact with us more! Join for free for access to polls, lives...

Round two, anyone? James Bryers has returned to the show as a special guest!  We had so much fun catching up with the former Australian cast Duke, and talking about his run in “Sister Act”! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjamesbryers/   Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to...

One year ago, we decided to kickstart a little podcast about our favorite Broadway show, and it was one of the best decisions we have ever made.  Here are some of our favorite moments from this past year. Let’s make some new memories this year!  Thanks to everyone who listens in each week and support us — we love you all! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out...

It’s been a hectic holiday season for us, but we wanted to wish everyone a belated merry Christmas with another fun episode!  In honor of the holidays, we chatted about what we think each of the Moulin Rouge characters would do to celebrate Christmas. Would they go all out or would they be the Grinch?  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( h...

Took a week off to prepare for a fun episode! In honor of Spotify wrapped dropping recently, we decided to do our own Rouge-themed wrapped! We dished out on which cast members we saw the most, and reminisced on our favorite moments at the Rouge! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to interact with u...

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to you all! Sorry for the one week hiatus we took! (Lily had a Friendsgiving and was absolutely pooped afterward!)  This week’s episode is all about giving thanks to all things Moulin Rouge. We tried out (and struggled with) a fun little challenge, and we talked about what we did on Thanksgiving! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check o...

Heyo, we’ve got another fun interview for you this week! We sat down with the amazing and talented Alec Varcas, who is in the ensemble as Flat 7 in the Broadway production of Rouge. We talked to Alec about his journey on Broadway, his experience with Rouge and how he decided to kickstart his personal training side-hustle!  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Follow Al...

Not all superheroes wear capes! This week we talked about the understudies and swings, and how they contribute greatly to the show. Jules also talked a little bit about the tour since she finally got around to seeing it!  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to interact with us more! Join for free fo...

After a week break because Lily went to NYC, we are back with another fun episode!  This week, we talked about the history of the famous Moulin Rouge, which still stands strong today. Follow along as we give you a mini history lesson on one of the most iconic places in Paris, and how real-life events may have inspired the story we all know and love! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

“Moulin Rouge” is described as a jukebox musical that uses popular music to tell a story. Because of this, you could essentially throw in any song with the same vibe and the story would remain the same.  For this episode, we chose our favorite songs, different from those in the show, to recreate and reimagine a new cast album.  Let us know what you think of our picks! Follow us on Instagram: https...

Being super-fans of the show, and with the many times we have seen it, we’re bound to have some hilarious memories. In this episode, we discuss our favorite funny moments from the Rouge! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to interact with us more! Join for free for access to polls, livestreams and...

Jules went to NYC and Lily had a concussion, but we are back in action!  Today’s episode is a dream casting episode, where we cast our favorite Hollywood actors in a hypothetical musical movie of the stage show.  Let us know what you think of our picks! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/cancantalkspod ) to interac...

We had a great time chatting with Nicci Claspell, who just finished her run as Arabia and the Satine understudy in the North American Tour!  We talked about her favorite memories from touring with the show, as well as what she thinks happens to the Bohemians of the Rouge after Satine died (and it’s mind-blowing)! Nicci will be making her Broadway debut on October 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. C...

(DISCLAIMER: This episode is not in affiliation with Marvel or Disney. We just thought it was a fun and creative idea!) What if there was an alternate universe or alternate universes of the Moulin Rouge? How can one thing change the entire plot of a show?  In this episode, we discuss the many plot possibilities and the many outcomes if there was, indeed, and alternate universe with a different sto...

We’ve done numerous deep dives on our favorite characters, and now it’s our turn to step into the story of the Moulin Rouge! In this fun episode, we created our own characters and we talked about how our characters would go about the world that is 1899 Montmartre.  Find out what our names would be, how we were recruited to the nightclub, what role we would play in the infamous love triangle and wh...

We had a blast talking to the former Universal Vacation Swing, Tyler Eisenreich, and some of his stories had us in tears laughing!  We talked about his journey with the show, his theory on everyone having consumption by the end of the show and his desire to be Satine! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Follow Tyler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylereisenre...

It has been so much fun diving deep into our favorite characters, but the time has come, and we are on our final one in the series!  To round out or Deep Dive series, we talked about the bohemians who love to dance and sing their hearts out onstage. That’s right — we’re talking about the wonderful and talented ensemble. From their can-can kicks to the camaraderie and family they have formed, we ch...

Coming in hot with another deep dive! This has got to be our favorite one yet, as we dived deep into the character of our favorite sassy king, Pierre. This mysterious character doesn’t have a single spoken line in the show, yet he makes his presence known. Find out why we love Pierre and why he is such an integral part to the story! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/...

Ayo, it’s another deep dive!  This week, we discussed all things Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec. We talked about the history of the character (fun fact: he is an actual historical figure, and was famous for his paintings of the Paris nightlife, which included the Moulin Rouge).  We also chatted about his role in the musical, his mentioned past with Satine and how he became a wingman for Christian. Foll...

We are back with another amazing trip recap episode, because here’s never a dull moment while we’re in the city. 
 In this chaotic vacation recap, you’ll hear about Jules’ adventures which includes: seeing Dylan Paul Christian, a Happy Trails performance and the Fifth Year Anniversary show. 
 You’ll also hear about Lily’s adventures which includes: seeing “The Outsiders” again, and seeing Aaron Tv...

We had so much fun talking to one of the fierce ensemble heels at Moulin Rouge Broadway — Jordan Wynn!  Jordan chatted with us about her audition process, her favorite characters and the camaraderie the Moulin Rouge cast has outside of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancantalkspod/ Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanwynn/   Che...

We were originally going to do an individual deep dive for each Lady M (Arabia, La Chocolat and Babydoll), but we decided — mid-episode — to combine the Lady M’s into one deep dive.  So sit back, relax and listen as we talk about the Lady M’s, their personalities and the sense of family they found within each other! (Side note from Lily: Sorry if you do not hear my input as much as you usually do....

We had the best time talking to the talented Moulin Rouge North American Tour swing, Jordan Vasquez!  We chatted with Jordan about learning the 10 tracks he covers, his love for Pierre and his dream of being Satine. We also learned a little bit about Jordan’s experience performing in a regional production of “Head Over Heels” and his love for his dog! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram....

We are having so much fun recording these deep dives!  This one is all about the fun, hilarious and lively choreographer of the Moulin Rouge — Santiago. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about the differences between the movie (where he’s only described as “The Argentinian”) and the musical (where they give him a name). We also discussed his relationship with Nini, and his friendship with Toulo...