The musical Boszhard is currently starring in is based on the film. The story follows aspiring London writer Christian as he writes a play for the popular Moulin Rouge nightclub, where he meets the beautiful Satine. “In addition to a gigantic show with many well-known hits, there is also a really beautiful love story surrounding it.”
Audition
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Boszhard, best known as a presenter at RTL, has previously appeared in musicals as Les Misérables in Beauty and the beast. After that, he focused mainly on TV programs. “In the meantime, I auditioned twice more for other roles. I would have liked to do both, but I didn’t get either. So it’s definitely not the case that when I call, I immediately get the role. I had to work hard for this audition as well.”
Dry mouth
The audition for the Dutch version of Moulin Rouge! took place in the Netherlands. Boszhard got the chance to audition in New York, in the presence of the original director, Alex Timbers. “I don’t like traveling at all. And I definitely don’t like the pressure that comes with it. I preferred to audition here. But everyone told me to go. So I started working hard with Matt DiCarlo, the director. He helped me through it.”
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He looks back on that exciting moment: “I was standing on stage, ready for my audition. It was now or never. I had thought of everything, except water. And my mouth was really dry. I was quickly allowed to go to the toilet, where I held my mouth under the tap. I had forgotten for a moment that the water in New York is a big chlorine bath.” He walked back upstairs to the hall, but stopped in front of a mirror. “I looked at myself and said: ‘From now on I am Harold Zidler’. And then I was Harold. And I did it.”
Rehearsals
What follows are weeks of rehearsals. “My partner sometimes looks at me at home and wonders out loud who he’s sitting at the table with, that’s how I’m in my role. But he doesn’t mind. I have permission to completely immerse myself in this role.” He crams his lines into his head at every conceivable moment of the day. “While washing up, driving, walking: I cram my lines in like a soldier. If I say just one word wrong, I think shit, again, again, again.”
He also works a lot on his fitness. “I was sweating a lot in the beginning. When Matt asked me to redo a scene a few times, I would get hot as hell from the effort. The role still had to get into my body. But my heart rate is pumping again. This role is the best thing my body can have.”
Make up your mind
According to Boszhard, the musical has many similarities with Make Up Your Mindthe program he presents and in which famous Dutch people go in drag. “The musical also stands for diversity, for show and for drag queens. In Moulin Rouge! There is also a drag queen; baby doll. She is only safe in the theater. Outside she is murdered.”
In the Netherlands, he says, we also have to deal with physical violence against queens and the community. “But at the same time, we think it’s fine if it’s on TV. There’s a certain line in that, which also goes to my heart. That’s why I hope that the entire drag jury of Make up your mind to the premiere of Moulin Rouge! Musical comes. This show is also a bit of them.”
‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ can be seen from September 20th at the Beatrix Theater Utrecht.
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What inspired Carlo Boszhard to take on the role of Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge?
Starring in Moulin Rouge: Carlo Boszhard’s Journey to the Spotlight
The curtains are set to rise on the highly anticipated musical, Moulin Rouge, and Carlo Boszhard, a renowned presenter at RTL, is thrilled to be taking on the lead role of Harold Zidler. This iconic musical, based on the hit film, tells the story of Christian, a young writer who falls in love with Satine, the beautiful star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. Boszhard is no stranger to the world of musical theater, having previously appeared in productions of Les Misérables and Beauty and the Beast. In this exclusive interview, we delve into his journey to landing the coveted role and the challenges he faced along the way.
The Audition
Boszhard’s path to Moulin Rouge began with an audition, which he admits was no easy feat. Despite his experience in the entertainment industry, he had to work hard to secure the role. “In the meantime, I auditioned twice more for other roles. I would have liked to do both, but I didn’t get either. So it’s definitely not the case that when I call, I immediately get the role. I had to work hard for this audition as well.”
The audition process took him to New York, where he had the opportunity to audition in front of the original director, Alex Timbers. Despite his initial reservations about traveling, Boszhard was determined to make a good impression. “I don’t like traveling at all. And I definitely don’t like the pressure that comes with it. I preferred to audition here. But everyone told me to go. So I started working hard with Matt DiCarlo, the director. He helped me through it.”
Overcoming Pre-Performance Nerves
The audition itself was a nerve-wracking experience, with Boszhard recalling a particularly humorous moment when he realized he had forgotten to bring water and was left with a dry mouth. ”I was standing on stage, ready for my audition. It was now or never. I had thought of everything, except water. And my mouth was really dry. I was quickly allowed to go to the toilet, where I held my mouth under the tap. I had forgotten for a moment that the water in New York is a big chlorine bath.” He went on to channel his inner Harold Zidler, using the experience to fuel his performance.
Immersing Himself in the Role
With the role secured, Boszhard threw himself into rehearsals, which he describes as an “intensive process.” He has been working tirelessly to master his lines, often rehearsing during everyday activities such as washing up or driving. “While washing up, driving, walking: I cram my lines in like a soldier. If I say just one word wrong, I think shit, again, again, again.”
In addition to perfecting his lines, Boszhard has also been working on his physical fitness, knowing that the role requires a high level of energy and endurance. “I was sweating a lot in the beginning. When Matt asked me to redo a scene a few times, I would get hot as hell from the effort. The role still had to get into my body. But my heart rate is pumping again. This role is the best thing my body can have.”
Drawing Parallels with Make Up Your Mind
Boszhard notes that the themes of diversity, show, and drag queens in Moulin Rouge are reminiscent of his own program, Make Up Your Mind, in which famous Dutch people go in drag. “The musical also stands for diversity, for show and for drag queens. In Moulin Rouge, there is also a drag queen; baby doll. She is only safe in the theater. Outside she is murdered.” He believes that the messages of acceptance and self-expression in both Moulin Rouge and Make Up Your Mind are particularly relevant in today’s society.
As the curtains prepare to rise on Moulin Rouge, Carlo Boszhard is ready to take on the role of a lifetime. With his dedication to the craft and infectious enthusiasm, he is sure to dazzle audiences and bring this beloved musical to life in a way that will be remembered for years to come.
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What challenges did Carlo Boszhard face during his audition for the role of Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge?
The Dazzling World of Moulin Rouge: Carlo Boszhard Takes on the Role of a Lifetime
The curtains are about to rise on the most anticipated musical of the season, Moulin Rouge, and Carlo Boszhard is ready to dazzle audiences as Harold Zidler. This talented presenter and actor has previously wowed audiences with his roles in Les Misérables and Beauty and the Beast, and now he’s taking on the iconic character of Harold Zidler in the Dutch version of Moulin Rouge! But what inspired him to take on this role, and what was the journey like to get to where he is today?
Audition
Boszhard’s journey to becoming Harold Zidler began with an audition, an experience he won’t soon forget. After auditioning twice more for other roles without success, he knew he had to work hard to land this part. With the help of Matt DiCarlo, the director, Boszhard prepared tirelessly for his audition in the Netherlands. However, he was given the opportunity to audition in New York, in the presence of the original director, Alex Timbers. Despite his initial reservations about traveling, he knew this was an opportunity he couldn’t miss.
Dry Mouth
As Boszhard stood on stage, ready to audition, he suddenly realized he had forgotten something crucial – water. With a dry mouth and a sense of panic, he was allowed to quickly visit the toilet to wet his mouth. But in his haste, he forgot that the water in New York has a high chlorine content. Nevertheless, he composed himself, took a deep breath, and stepped back onto the stage. “I looked at myself and said: ‘From now on I am Harold Zidler’. And then I was Harold,” he recalls. With a newfound sense of confidence, he nailed his audition.
Rehearsals
After securing the role, Boszhard embarked on a grueling rehearsal schedule. With weeks of intense practice, he fully immersed himself in the role, much to the amusement of his partner at home. “My partner sometimes looks at me and wonders out loud who he’s sitting at the table with, that’s how I’m in my role,” he chuckles. Boszhard’s dedication to his craft is evident in the way he crams his lines into his head at every conceivable moment of the day, from washing up to driving. He also worked tirelessly on his fitness, recognizing that the role required a high level of physical stamina.
