It’s Sydney here! Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, or Celine, I’ve got your hit musicals covered for the rest of 2024 (and beyond). I’m bringing back crowd pleasers Hamilton and Six, long-standing classics Jesus Christ Superstar and Annie, and welcoming some newbies to town that just might become your new favourites…
Happy theatre-going.
With love,
Hamilton
30 July 2024 – 25 January 2025 (Lyric Theatre)
Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honour, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway.
Titanique
12 September 2024 – 19 January 2025 (The Grand Electric)
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar Award-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
Dear Evan Hansen
12 October – 1 December 2024 (Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Theatre Co)
Dear Evan Hansen is the raw, moving and inspiring story of a socially anxious highschooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a local tragedy.
Six
25 October – 28 December 2024 (Theatre Royal Sydney)
Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon Six the Musical is set to make a triumphant return! In this high-octane 80-minute musical experience, the feisty Tudor Queens boldly rewrite five hundred years of history.
Jesus Christ Superstar
6 November 2024 – 26 January 2025 (Capitol Theatre)
Featuring lyrics and music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.
Elf
19 – 29 December 2024 (Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House)
Based on the beloved Christmas classic film starring Will Ferrell, this brand-new concert production will bring the holiday magic to the Concert Hall in its Australian premiere. Expect a Christmas extravaganza with a dazzling cast of 16 performers and an on-stage band of 15.
Lord of the Rings
7 January – 1 February 2025 (State Theatre)
Embark on a new journey, as this timeless tale unfolds in a breathtaking theatrical production. The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will make its Australian premiere in Sydney, this January at the State Theatre.
Peter and the starcatcher
31 January – 16 February 2025 (Capitol Theatre)
In the prequel to Peter Pan, before Neverland there was an island. Before Captain Hook, a pirate. Before Wendy, her mother Molly. Before Peter Pan, a nameless Boy. Jump onboard this theatrical spectacle and discover the untold story of Neverland.
Hadestown
10 February – 30 March 2025 (Theatre Royal Sydney)
Hadestown is a defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that will take you on a journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.
MJ
26 February – 6 April 2025 (Lyric Theatre)
Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.
Guys & Dolls
21 March – 20 April 2025 (Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)
Escape to Manhattan in the 1950s: a colourful, larger-than-life world of showgirls and gangsters, set against the backdrop of Sydney’s glittering harbour. High-roller Sky Masterson is looking to win big, but everything changes when he takes a gamble on Sister Sarah Brown, a missionary whose quest to save New York isn’t going quite to plan.
Annie
25 March – 18 May 2025 (Capitol Theatre Sydney)
The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. A celebration of hope, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!
les miserables
30 April – 9 May 2025 (ICC Sydney Theatre)
This arena spectacular production will feature an extraordinary new design specifically created for larger venues with a cast and orchestra of over 65. Victor Hugo’s classic tale is an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption.
Cats
17 June – 13 July 2025 (Theatre Royal Sydney)
On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
the Book of mormon
15 July – 28 September 2025 (Capitol Theatre)
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation.
Rent
27 September – 1 November 2025 (Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House)
Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds. This groundbreaking phenomenon is more than a musical; it’s a celebration of life, love, and the human spirit.