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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
Love Actually? The Musical Parody
The cult Christmas rom-com gets a cheeky stage makeover with this hit Off-Broadway parody returning for another year of festive chaos. Featuring three separate casts across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the production reimagines the film’s tangled love stories with original songs, big characters and plenty of knowing winks for fans and haters alike. Cast members are a mix of stand up comedians, skilled impressionists and TV stars, so you know you’re in for a very good time. Expect bold performances, over-the-top rom-com moments and enough holiday sparkle to keep you fuelled until Christmas.
Sydney opens November 27th, Melbourne on December 5th and Brisbane from December 11th.
Tickets purchased here.
Waitress
The hit Broadway musical is rolling back into Australia with a star-powered new production that blends heartfelt storytelling, sharp humour and a soundtrack of Sara Bareilles originals. Following Jenna, a small-town pie maker dreaming of a life beyond her diner shift, the show delivers big vocals, warm nostalgia and the kind of feel-good theatre that leaves the whole audience beaming. With its mix of charm, wit and buttery pie metaphors, Waitress is shaping up to be one of the sweetest tickets of the season.
Tickets available here.
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Rent
Jonathan Larson’s multi-Tony® Award winning musical has landed Down Under and it’s not one to be missed. Following a group of young artists in the early 90s as they live and work in New York’s East Village, these complex characters deal with everything from poverty and health issues to social injustice. Equal parts entertaining and challenging, the show touches on heavy themes but is ultimately a celebration of life, love and the human spirit. Brought to life onstage by an Australian cast, this is a truly poignant production that is charged with youthful optimism, despite the odds.
Secure tickets here
Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House
Back To The Future
A cult classic reimagined for the stage, Back to the Future: The Musical brings the beloved film trilogy to life onstage. The Olivier Award-winning production blends sharp humour, cinematic storytelling and striking stagecraft, led by Tony Award-winner Roger Bart as Doc Brown and rising star Axel Duffy as Marty McFly. A nostalgic yet innovative ride through time, it’s a standout addition to Sydney’s musical theatre calendar.
Purchase tickets here.
Sydney Lyric Theatre
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.
Secure tickets here
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
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Best Musicals Australia: Melbourne
MJ The Musical
Offering a rare glimpse behind the curtain of one of music’s greatest icons. Centred on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the Tony Award-winning production explores the creativity, ambition and artistry that defined a generation. With direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and a book by Lynn Nottage, it’s an electrifying celebration of legacy, genius and rhythm.
Purchase tickets here
Her Majesty’s Theatre
What to Look Forward to:
- My Brilliant Career – January 2026
- Pretty Woman – April 2026
Best Musicals Australia: Brisbane
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.
Opens December 27th
Purchase tickets here
Best Musicals Australia: Perth
CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking phenomenon CATS returns for its 40th Australian anniversary, bringing the magic of the Jellicle Ball to Perth. This dazzling new production reimagines the beloved classic with a standout cast including Gabriyel Thomas as Grizabella, Todd McKenney in dual roles, and Mark Vincent as Old Deuteronomy. A timeless fusion of poetry, dance and song, CATS continues to captivate audiences with its whimsical world and unforgettable score.
Purchase tickets here
Crown Theatre
What to Look Forward to:
- Anastasia , March 2026
- Heathers The Musical, April to October 2026
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