Strictly Baz Luhrmann: The Concert
Sydney, Sydney Opera House — Concert Hall
About the Event
Step into the architectural marvel of the Sydney Opera House for a premier concert experience designed to redefine your appreciation for musical theater.
Travel through an all‐star musical journey featuring iconic pieces from Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, and beyond…
2025 celebrates the 35th anniversary of Baz Luhrmann's monumental direction of La Bohème for Opera Australia, which propelled him towards international acclaim.
Music across various genres has been essential in enriching the narratives in all his cinematic ventures.
Strictly Baz Luhrmann is a tribute to the musical achievements in Baz’s illustrious career, in partnership with his Oscar‐winning colleague Catherine Martin.
Experience the talent of musical theatre giants Alinta Chidzey, Tim Draxl, Ryan Gonzalez, and Phoebe Panaretos beneath the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House. Witness the powerful rendition of these legendary tunes, brought to life by the Opera Australia Orchestra under the baton of Vanessa Scammell.
Enjoy musical highlights from Baz’s lauded Red Curtain Trilogy: Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, and Moulin Rouge!, as well as from Australia, The Great Gatsby, and Elvis.
Anticipate beloved songs like ‘Time After Time’, ‘Love is in the Air’, ‘Young Hearts Run Free’, ‘Come What May’, ‘One Day I’ll Fly Away’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, and many others.
Practical Information
Performed in English.
Cast / Production
Conductor: Vanessa Scammell
Director: Mark Sutcliffe
Alinta Chidzey
Tim Draxl
Ryan González
Phoebe Panaretos
Opera Australia Orchestra
Address
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, Australia — Google Maps
