The Most Exciting Musicals in Sydney in 2025
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Show us something more feel-good than a musical, and we'll show you a liar. Musicals in Sydney are the ultimate show-stopping way to experience theatre in our books, one that's bursting with music, moves, and incredible energy.
Sydney is set to dazzle this year with quite the impressive lineup of new musicals in 2025, many of them award-winning works of theatrical art. The stage is set to welcome a thrilling mix of groundbreaking new shows such as MJ The Musical and Peter and the Starcatcher, alongside treasured classics we can't wait to book our tickets for, including Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, and CATS.
The Best Musicals in Sydney in 2025
1. Titanique the Musical

Relive your favourite moments from the movie with a few hilarious twists and turns in Titanique the Musical.
The "Ship of Dreams" has docked at The Grand Electric in Redfern, bringing with it the sensational musical parody, Titanique. This off-Broadway cult hit has been making waves since its Australian premiere in September 2024, and due to overwhelming demand, its exclusive season has been extended through to March 2025.
Titanique is a campy, irreverent send-up of James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster, Titanic, reimagined through the lens of pop icon Céline Dion's music. The show features a stellar cast, including cabaret legend Marney McQueen as an unhinged Céline Dion, Drew Weston as Jack, and Georgina Hopson as Rose.
Audiences have been raving about the show's pitch-perfect performances, camp shenanigans, and a soundtrack packed with Céline Dion bangers. It's a night of laughter, nostalgia, and pure entertainment that you won't want to miss.
Where: The Grand Electric, 199 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
When: Until 30 March 2025
Cost: Tickets range from $75 - $145
2. MJ The Musical

Get ready for an extraordinary experience as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson, brings his unique and unparalleled artistry to Australia in the multiple Tony Award-winning musical, MJ.
Focused on the creation of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ goes beyond showcasing the singular moves and signature sound of the star. It offers a rare glimpse into the creative mind and collaborative spirit that elevated Jackson to legendary status. Don't miss the chance to witness the magic and brilliance of Michael Jackson's legacy in this captivating musical journey!
Where: Sydney Lyric, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont
When: 26 February to 22 June 2025
Cost: Keep an eye on the website for tickets
3. Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher, the sensational Broadway hit that clinched five Tony Awards, will be taking the musicals in Sydney scene by storm in Feburary 2025.
Reimagined by the innovative Dead Puppet Society, known for its visually stunning creations, this eagerly anticipated rendition of Peter and the Starcatcher blurs the boundaries between reality and fantasy. It takes you on a journey across oceans with mystical mermaids and lands filled with curious creatures—the ultimate untold story of Neverland.
Where: Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell St, Haymarket
When: 6-9 February to 2025
Cost: Keep an eye on the website for tickets
4. Annie the Musical

Annie, Mr Warbucks and Miss Hannigan are dancing back to the stage, Sydney!
Annie the Musical will light up Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in March 2025, bringing its timeless story of hope and perseverance to life. Directed by the talented Karen Johnson Mortimer and produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live, this exciting new rendition promises to deliver all the charm, laughter, and inspiration that fans adore.
Presale tickets go on sale from 22 July 2024.
Where: Sydney's Capitol Theatre
When: 25 March to 1 June 2025
Cost: TBA
5. Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour

We are so excited for this one! Two world-wide icons: Sydney Harbour and the musical of Guys and Dolls are colliding in March 2025 with Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour - too soon for a standing ovation?!
Guys and Dolls is one of the most awarded Broadway musicals in history and it's coming to Sydney Harbour in a brand-new rendition with a star-studded cast. Audiences are invited to escape to the hustle and bustle of flashy Manhattan in the 1950s where larger-than-life showgirls, gamblers, and gangsters are brought to life against the backdrop of Sydney's glistening harbour. International recording artist, Cody Simpson joins the star-studded cast as Sky Masterson alongside Annie Aitken as Sarah Brown, Bobby Fox as Nathan Detroit, and Jason Arrow as Nicely Nicely Johnson.
All of your favourite hits will be belted out across the harbour, including 'Luck Be a Lady', 'Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat', and 'I've Never Been in Love Before'.
Run time is 2 hours and 50 minutes including 1 interval. Tickets are on sale now - don't miss out!
Where: Handa Opera on Sydney Opera - Fleet Steps
When: 21 March to 20 April 2025
Cost: Tickets from $84
6. CATS The Musical

The pitter-patter of paws are pouncing onto the Theatre Royal stage in 2025 for the 40th Australian anniversary of the legendary CATS The Musical.
You know the tale: on one magical night each year, the Jellicle cats gather for the Jellicle Ball, where their wise leader, Old Deuteronomy makes the Jellicle choice—deciding which of them will ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new Jellicle life. Andrew Lloyd Webber's incomparable tale will be performed in Sydney this winter for a magical season with some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage, including 'Memory', 'Mr Mistoffelees', and 'The Jellicle Ball'.
Where: Theatre Royal Sydney, 100 King St, Sydney
When: Tuesday 17 June - Sunday 13 July 2025
Cost: Tickets start from $89.90
7. The Book of Mormon

The uproarious musical sensation, The Book of Mormon, makes its triumphant return to the Capitol Theatre from July 2025.
This nine-time Tony Award®-winning masterpiece, hailed by The New York Times as "the best musical of this century," follows the side-splitting escapades of two mismatched missionaries dispatched to a remote Ugandan village. Their mission? To spread the Good Word amidst challenges that are worlds away from their Salt Lake City upbringing.
Tickets are on sale now, with special pricing for the first three performances: snag seats for just $69 or $99 for shows on July 15, 16, and 17 at 7 pm.
Don't miss out on this theatrical phenomenon that's had audiences worldwide in stitches.
Where: Sydney's Capitol Theatre
When: 15 July to 26 October 2025
Cost: TBD
8. Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Sydney is set to experience a temporal twist as Back to the Future: The Musical makes its Australian debut at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in September 2025.
This stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, which clinched the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2022, promises to transport audiences on a high-voltage journey through time. Join Marty McFly and the eccentric Doc Brown as they navigate the space-time continuum, ensuring history remains on track.
Australian producer John Frost of Crossroads Live Australia expressed his excitement, stating, "Australian audiences are going to be blown away to see how this iconic story has been recreated for the stage."
So, dust off your DeLorean and set your destination to September 2025 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. This is one theatrical event that's sure to be heavy!
Where: Sydney Lyric, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont
When: From September 2025
Cost: TBD
9. Rent at Sydney Opera House

Jonathan Larson's multi-Tony® Award winning musical is back in Sydney in 2025. Experience the thrill, energy, and tribulations of New York City in the 90s as told by a group of young friends and frenemies.
Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's La bohème, Rent follows the lives of roomates Mark and Roger as they grapple with love, relationships, personal tradegies, and gentrification amidst the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Featuring the iconic songs 'Seasons of Love', 'Take Me or Leave Me', and 'La Vie Bohème', this is one musical experience you're sure to remember for years to come.
Where: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
When: 27 September to 1 November 2025
Cost: Tickets from $49
Age: Recommended for ages 16+
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