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Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive 2001 movie, has waltzed off with 10 Tony Awards in a glittering ceremony in New York.
The show - about the goings-on in a turn-of-the-century Parisian nightclub, updated with tunes like Single Ladies and Firework alongside the big hit Lady Marmalade - capped a successful night by picking up the coveted best new musical crown.
The musical is based on the Oscar-winning movie by superstar Australian director Luhrmann.
The record number of awards won in one sitting is 12, collected by The Producers.
Moulin Rouge producer Carmen Pavlovic said after what Broadway has been through the last 18 months it felt strange to be considered the best. She dedicated the award to every show that closed, opened, nearly opened or was fortunate to be reborn.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical also won for scenic design, costume, lighting, sound design, orchestrations, and a featured acting Tony for Broadway favourite Danny Burstein.
Sonya Tayeh won for choreography on her Broadway debut, while Alex Timbers won the trophy for
