The Most Exciting Musicals in Sydney in 2025

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, alongside treasured classics we can't wait to book our tickets for, including CATS, Les Misérables and more.  

The Best Musicals in Sydney in 2025

1. 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 Sydney Lyric Theatre for tickets

2. 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 from March to June 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.

Where:   Sydney's Capitol Theatre
When:    25 March to 21 June 2025
Cost:      Tickets from $70 pp + transaction fees

3. CATS The Musical

The pitter-patter of paws is 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

4. 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.

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:       Tickets from $99

5. 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:       Tickets from $99

6. 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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