French Cancan

A glamorous, improvisational nightclub impresario who runs Le Paravent Chinois and dreams of a larger stage. He is driven by showmanship and a relentless eye for reinvention, often placing art ahead of personal loyalties. His ambition propels the demolition of the old venue and the creation of Moulin Rouge, but his focus on spectacle can strain relationships with those around him.

Danglard's glamorous mistress, a woman of wealth and calculation. She resents Nini's ascent and uses money and influence to influence events, including Lola's attempt to reclaim control of the property. Her jealousy drives key conflicts, and she ultimately experiences remorse as consequences unfold.

A young laundress discovered by Danglard, she is transformed into a dancer and becomes a central figure in the new Moulin Rouge. Torn between Danglard's professional partnership and a longing for independence, she ultimately asserts herself in opening-night decisions. Her choices shape the emotional core of the drama.

A timid, wealthy prince who falls in love with Nini. He buys the property to help Danglard and funds the transformation, showcasing a different kind of wealth that fuels the project. After Lola exposes the nature of Nini's relationship with Danglard, he shoots himself but survives, illustrating the personal costs of the affair and the saga’s fragility.

A maid turned singer who represents the new talent Danglard is turning into a star. Her emergence signals the shift in the show’s focus from Lola's shadowed influence to fresh, commercial appeal. She embodies the rise of a new generation of performers within the Moulin Rouge’s orbit.

Nini's jealous former boyfriend who becomes a catalyst for conflict. He is involved in a fight with Danglard at the construction site, helping precipitate the injuries that threaten the Moulin Rouge project. His presence intensifies the rivalry between Nini and Lola.