What’s Showing
It’s Sydney here! Whether it’s the Ship of Dreams, the King of Pop, or the Jellicle cats, we’ve got your hit musicals covered for the rest of 2025 (and beyond). Happy theatre-going.
With love,
Titanique
12 September 2024 – 22 June 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.
MJ
26 February – 3 August 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.
Annie
25 March – 8 June 2025 (Capitol Theatre)
It’s one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time. With its iconic score, featuring classics like: It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow, Annie is truly a timeless musical masterpiece. A celebration of hope, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
9 May – 8 June 2025 (Hayes Theatre)
Step into the vibrant, hilarious world of 1980s Madrid, in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, where Pepa, a heartbroken actress, finds her life spiralling out of control after her lover’s sudden disappearance. Pepa navigates a series of increasingly outrageous events alongside a cast of eccentric characters.
Cats
17 June – 10 August 2025 (Theatre Royal Sydney)
Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical: Cats. 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.
Hedwig And The Angry Inch
From 17 July 2025 (Carriageworks)
This genre-defying sensation has been hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best rock musical ever.” Featuring iconic songs including “The Origin of Love,” “Midnight Radio,” and “Sugar Daddy,” this electrifying production is a celebration of love, survival, and self-acceptance. Hedwig and the Angry Inch is an unmissable theatrical event.
Once on This Island
2 – 31 August 2025 (Hayes Theatre)
In Once on This Island, a humble peasant girl, courageously saves the life of a wealthy boy from the far side of the island, and soon finds herself captivated by love. Little does she know, the island’s proud Gods wager on a timeless question: which is stronger, love or death? The unwitting pawn in their bet, Ti Moune’s life hangs in the balance as she follows her heart.
Here You Come Again
12 – 21 September 2025 (Theatre Royal Sydney)
Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous new musical comedy featuring all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits! Packed with iconic songs, this colourful and heartfelt musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton helps him navigate life’s toughest challenges.
Back to the Future
26 September – 16 November 2025 (Lyric Theatre)
Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself… back to the future.
Rent
27 September – 1 November 2025 (Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House)
Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village in Rent, 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.
Calamity Jane
14 October – 16 November 2025 (The Studio, Sydney Opera House)
Welcome to the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood, where swaggering sharpshooter Calamity Jane is both mocked and admired. Deadly with a whip or a quip, her bluster masks a longing for something deeper. Calamity Jane is one of the most iconic figures of the American West.
The Lion King
Opens April 2026 (Capitol Theatre)
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Sydney!
Anastasia
Opens April 2026 (Lyric Theatre)
ANASTASIA follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.