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BIO

Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Contreras most recently served as dance captain, swing and understudy for ‘Santiago’ in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. You can catch him as a featured dancer in the upcoming, anticipated feature film, Kiss of the Spider Woman starring Jennifer Lopez. He previously danced for Ballet Metropolitano de Monterrey, Metamorphosis Dance Collective, and Ballet Hispánico. He has served as a teacher, choreographer, and artistic director for Universidad de Monterrey’s Dance Group, and as a guest teacher for Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center. He has performed at renowned venues across New York City including the Joyce Theater as a soloist in Bennyroyce Royon’s world premiere of Homebound/Alaala, New York City Center for the Fall For Dance Festival and the Apollo Theater with Ballet Hispánico. Contreras has performed pieces from renowned choreographers such as Anabelle Lopez Ochoa, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, Iratxe Ansa, and Andy Blankenbuehler among others. He is a graduate of the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey with a BFA in Contemporary Dance and has trained with Comunidad de Danza Urbana, Martha Graham School, and Universidad de Monterrey.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Frank

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


Movies

Beautysleep Symphony
[ 2010 ] Mover #1

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Photos: SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready for Broadway

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Caroline Bowman and More Join Nicole Scherzinger-Led SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway

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Gabe Martínez to Join Broadway Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as Santiago

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Photos: First Look at Casey Cott & Courtney Reed in MOULIN ROUGE!

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Photos: Casey Cott and Courtney Reed Take First Bows in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Casey Cott and Courtney Reed have officially joined the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway as Christian and Satine respectively. The pair began performances on August 1.  Check out photos of their first bows here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Recoups on Broadway, in the West End & in Australia

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Video: Courtney Reed & Casey Cott in Rehearsals for MOULIN ROUGE!

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Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 1,000 Performances on Broadway!

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RIVERDALE's Casey Cott Will Play Christian in MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway

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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Opens in Japan This Week

Moulin Rouge! will open in Japan this week, beginning performances on June 24 and running through August 31 at Tokyo's Imperial Theatre. The cast of Moulin Rouge! features  Fūto Nozomi and  Ayaka Hirahara as Satine, with Yoshio Inoue and Shouma Kai as Christian.
Courtney Reed Joins Broadway Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as Satine

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Courtney Reed this summer! Reed returns to Broadway in the role of Satine, having originated the role in the First National Tour. She will begin performances on Tuesday, August 1 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque & Derek Klena Extend Runs in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

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Ricky Rojas & Sophie Carmen-Jones to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in April

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Ricky Rojas and Sophie Carmen-Jones in April! See who else is starring in the cast, and how to purchase tickets!
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Make Her Broadway Debut as Satine in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Raúl Contreras been in?

Raúl Contreras has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Raúl Contreras been in?

Raúl Contreras has not appeared in the West End.

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