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What’s On: The Best Musicals in Australia
Fancy seeing a live performance? These are the best musicals in Australia that you can book tickets to see right now or look forward to attending in a few months.
Whether you’re travelling interstate or looking for something exciting to do in your city, musicals offer the perfect chance to escape and immerse yourself in a fantasy world. From Disney fairytales to biographical retellings of iconic celebrities’ journeys to fame, there’s a live show to captivate everyone, all radiating the same inspiring magic.
Planning to book a musical for a special occasion? Or simply feeling spontaneous? Here are the best musicals in Australia showing now and in the coming months.
Best Musicals Australia: Sydney
Book of Mormon
Hailed as “the best musical of this century” by The New York Times, The Book of Mormon is finally returning to Australia, and it’s a must-see. This nine-time Tony Award®-winning phenomenon has delighted audiences across the globe with its outrageous humour, unforgettable songs, and razor-sharp wit. Following two mismatched missionaries on a wildly unexpected adventure, it’s bold, brilliant, and side-splittingly funny. With Sean Johnston and Nick Cox leading a stellar cast, this smash-hit comedy is set to take Sydney by storm.
Sitchu tip: Make a night out of it and go all out with dinner, show and a stay. Kimpton Margot Sydney has partnered with The Book of Mormon to create a luxurious experience for theatregoers. Stay in a spacious room, sip on cocktails at Wilmot Bar and enjoy a special two-course pre-theatre dinner at Luke’s Kitchen.
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Open from July 15th
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
MJ the Musical
The four-time Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical lands in Sydney at the end of February. Michael Jackson, best known as the ‘King of Pop,’ was one of the most iconic and influential artists of all time. This musical explores his unparalleled rise to stardom and the tribulations that came with it in an utterly electrifying performance. Centred around the making of his Dangerous World Tour in 1992, the show offers a glimpse into the mind and spirit of the late pop icon.
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26th February to 22nd July
Sydney Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont
CATS the Musical
This purr-fect Broadway production has made its way down under, kicking things off in Sydney from June. CATS the Musical is returning to captivate Australian audiences with its timeless charm, unforgettable score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and dazzling choreography. The internationally acclaimed production invites theatre lovers to step into the whimsical world of the Jellicle Cats for a night of magic, mystery, and music.
Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Broadway’s most beloved shows as it pounces back onto the stage with a fresh new energy.
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Opens 17th June
Theatre Royal, Sydney
What to Look Forward to:
- Back to the Future – opens September
- Here You Come Again – opens September
- Rent – opens September
Best Musicals Australia: Melbourne
Annie
Annie is a beloved musical that has captured the hearts of theatregoers worldwide for decades, and we’re thrilled that this inspiring tale is returning to Sydney! Kicking off in March, the red, curly-haired orphan and her friends will take the stage at Capitol Theatre, delighting audiences of all generations. Starring the legendary Anthony Warlow as ‘Daddy’ Warbucks, Debora Krizak as the iconic Miss Hannigan, and Mackenzie Dunn as Lily St. Regis, this stellar cast is guaranteed to captivate.
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From July 8th
Princes Theatre, Melbourne
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Footloose the Musical
Kick off your Sunday shoes and follow Ren, the rebellious city kid, as he brings music, movement, and heart back to a town that’s lost its groove, because Footloose the Musical is lighting up Melbourne. This dazzling new production of the ’80s classic is bigger and bolder, bursting with high-energy choreography, Aussie talent, and all the iconic hits you know and love. From Holding Out for a Hero to Let’s Hear It for the Boy and, of course, Footloose, the soundtrack alone will have you dancing in your seat all night long.
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Now playing
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
HADESTOWN
From the moment the curtain rises at the Theatre Royal, HADESTOWN will transport you back in time. One of the best musicals in Australia right now, it weaves an epic, mythical love story like no other—following young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, as well as King Hades and Persephone.
With a star-studded cast, including multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes, Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone, and Adrian Tamburini as Hades, this original production is not to be missed.
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Until 13th July
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
Beetlejuice the Musical
Beetlejuice the Musical is opening in Melbourne this May! Based off the cult-favourite Tim Burton film, the story of Beetlejuice follows a peculiar teenager whose life changes forever when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With a stellar cast, incredible set design and a remarkable story about life, death, and everything in between, Beetlejuice the Musical promises a night of chaotic fun and heartfelt moments. Known for its witty humor, dazzling visuals, and catchy songs, this Broadway hit is sure to enchant Melbourne audiences. Don’t miss your chance to experience the strange and unusual when it hits the stage this May!
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Until 31st August
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
1984
Big Brother is watching—and he’s heading to Melbourne. Shake & Stir Theatre Co is bringing George Orwell’s 1984 to the Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited season (1st to 6th July). Don’t worry, this is anything but an English class reenactment from high school. Think towering screens, unrelenting tension, and a theatrical experience so gripping it teeters on horror. With reality and nightmare blurring in Oceania’s totalitarian state, this bold adaptation promises to leave audiences breathless. Melbourne, are you ready to defy Big Brother? Catch it while you can—before history is rewritten.
Until August 26th, 2025
Multiple venues throughout Victoria, secure tickets here
What to Look Forward to:
- In the Heights – opens August
- CATS the Musical – opens December
Best Musicals Australia: Brisbane
Jesus Christ Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar is a groundbreaking rock opera that reimagines the final days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Set to an electrifying rock score, the musical explores themes of faith, betrayal, and power, bringing biblical history to life with a contemporary edge. First staged in 1971, this iconic production is now showing across Australia–don’t miss it.
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Until August 10th
QPAC, Brisbane
What to Look Forward to:
- Annie – opens December
Best Musicals Australia: Perth
Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s stunning new production of Beauty and the Beast is finally heading to Perth after wrapping up its stellar season in Adelaide! And after selling over 900,000 tickets, this musical is a must-watch.
This timeless tale is reimagined on stage in a breathtaking production that will captivate audiences like never before. The original creative team reunites to bring this enchanting musical to life, featuring all the spellbinding songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, including “Belle,” “Gaston,” “Human Again,” and “Be Our Guest.” A much-loved classic, this tale as old as time will enchant a new generation, filling hearts with magic and wonder.
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From July
Crown Theatre, Perth
What to Look Forward to:
- Cats the Musical – opens November
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