Moulin Ru: The Rusical

"Moulin Ru: The Rusical" is the twelfth episode of the fourteenth season of the American reality competition television series RuPaul's Drag Race, which aired on VH1 on March 25, 2022.[1][2] The episode has contestants perform a Rusical parody-tribute to the film Moulin Rouge! for the main challenge.[3] Andra Day served as guest judge, alongside regular panelists RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Ross Mathews.

"Moulin Ru: The Rusical"
RuPaul's Drag Race episode
Episode no.Season 14
Episode 12
Guest appearances

During the challenge, contestants were required to record their own vocals, then dance and lip-sync on the main stage as they portrayed various characters and other aspects of the burlesque. Leland assisted with the vocal recording process;[4] choreography was supervised by Leslie Jordan. Both would appear in the performance portraying Christian and the Duke of Dickington, respectively. Gabe Lopez produced the music.[5]

The runway theme was "Mirror, Mirror". RuPaul named Lady Camden the winner, while Bosco and Jorgeous placed in the bottom two. After lip-syncing to "Heartbreak Hotel (Hex Hector Remix)" by Whitney Houston, Jorgeous was declared a winner but Bosco was saved from elimination due to "Golden Candy Bar" twist introduced early in the season.

Cast

Results
Contestant Result
Lady Camden WIN
Angeria Paris VanMichaels SAFE
Daya Betty SAFE
DeJa Skye SAFE
Willow Pill SAFE
Jorgeous BTM
Bosco SAVE

Lip sync
Episode Contestants Song Saved
12 Jorgeous vs. Bosco "Heartbreak Hotel (Hex Hector Remix)"
(Whitney Houston)		 Bosco
  The contestant lost the lipsync but was revealed to possess the golden chocolate bar and was saved from elimination.

Reception

Stephen Daw of Billboard wrote, "Season 14's installment of the annual Rusical challenge was, to borrow a phrase, spectacular-spectacular. With a clear-cut concept, some entertaining takes on RuPaul originals and a series of show-stopping performances, Moulin Ru will go down as one of the best Rusicals in the show’s herstory, come what may."[6] Nola Ojomu of PinkNews said "the Rusical "was hailed one of the best ever".[7] Xtra Magazine's Kevin O’Keeffe called "Moulin Ru" "an absolute blast, and one of my favourite Rusicals ever". He wrote, "Yes, it’s another instance of Ru songs being remixed. But unlike in other cases, it makes sense here: Moulin Rouge! is all about mashing up and covering classic pop songs. Of course the Rusical version would have to feature Ru songs."[8]

Soundtrack album
Moulin Ru! the Rusical!
Soundtrack album by
The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 14
ReleasedMarch 26, 2022 (2022-03-26)
Recorded2021
GenreDance
Length11:46
LabelWorld of Wonder

Alongside the airing of the episode, a 12-track soundtrack album was released with the music from the Rusical on the 26th of March.[9]

No.TitleLength
1."Welcome to the Moulin Ru"1:06
2."Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent Interlude"0:36
3."Jaloux De Ma Gelée"1:41
4."Money Money Money"1:25
5."Penniless Writer Interlude"0:33
6."Love Medley"1:18
7."Duke of Dickington Interlude"0:21
8."Covergirl Tango"1:25
9."Absinthe Interlude"0:34
10."Green Fairy"1:33
11."I Choose Myself Interlude"0:34
12."Welcome to the Moulin Ru (Reprise)"0:40
Total length:11:46

References
  1. Carreiro, Justin (2022-03-11). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Episode 10 Review: Snatch Game". TV Fanatic. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  2. McCallion, Paul (2022-03-26). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Villain Eras". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  3. "The Can Can can't can't save Moulin Ru: The Rusical on RuPaul's Drag Race". The A.V. Club. 2022-03-26. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  4. Coates, Tyler (2022-06-22). ""It's Like a Puzzle Piece": 'THR Presents' Q&A With 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Creatives on 'Moulin Rouge'-Inspired Musical Episode". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  5. "How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' with Andra Day, Leslie Jordan tonight". Syracuse.com. 2022-03-25. Archived from the original on 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  6. Daw, Stephen (2022-03-29). "Every Rusical from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Ranked Worst to Best". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-03-04. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  7. Ojomu, Nola (2022-04-08). "Drag Race ups the stakes for season 14 finale – and honey, we're all gagged". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  8. "StackPath". Xtra Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  9. "Moulin Ru! the Rusical". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
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