Musicals and Shows in Melbourne

Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.This smash-hit musical is guaranteed to raise the roof at the Princess Theatre, featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including Simply the Best, River Deep – Mountain High and Proud Mary. Don't miss out—this show runs until December 29, 2024!

Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical is now enchanting audiences at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre. This timeless tale has been brought to life on stage like never before in a breathtaking reimagined production. Members of the original creative team have reunited on this enchanting musical featuring all of the spellbinding songs of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice including Belle, Gaston, Human Again and Be Our Guest. Beauty and the Beast is a much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation.

The global smash hit musical sent from above, is coming to the Regent Theatre. Sister Act is, without doubt, the must-see new musical of the year! Based on the film, which quickly became a global phenomenon, Sister Act is set to light up our theatres and lift our spirits with its irresistible energy and joy, that only this iconic story can! Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus. 3 November - 19 January 2025

The acclaimed musical phenomenon Hadestown by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin will arrive at Her Majesty's Theatre in May 2025. 'Big, beautiful and emotionally blasting, Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. 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. 

The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now the legendary, and inspiring production returns to the Princess Theatre from July for a strictly limited season. 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! From July 2025

BEETLEJUICE is funnier, more irreverent, more reckless and, frankly, more repellent than ever in this original musical based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical, with an original score by Australia’s own Eddie Perfect, will play a limited season, exclusively in Melbourne. Get ready for some “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN” (Variety) at the Regent Theatre from May 2025.

The blockbuster production A Christmas Carol returns to the Comedy Theatre, for a third triumphant season this November. Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser, learns to be a kinder man as the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future visit him with important lessons. Winner of five Tony Awards, this heartwarming interpretation of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic is brimming with music and merriment. From 22 November - 29 December 2024, Comedy Theatre.

The multi-award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is making its Australian premiere this December in Melbourne.Intimate and deeply personal, this coming of age tale spotlights socially anxious Evan Hansen, who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy.
14 December 24 - 2 February 2025 Playhouse Theatre.