If you love your stage show to come with plenty of musical and theatrical highs – you’re in luck. Sydney hosts an impressive number of musicals each year, from the latest Broadway and West End shows to timeless classics. The best bit? You get to enjoy your entertainment in establishments that are just as alluring as the drama unfolding before you. Here’s what you can look forward to for the rest of the year. 

Pretty Woman: The Musical 

Showing at: Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates: playing until 4 April 2026

Pretty Woman: The Musical is coming to Theatre Royal Sydney, bringing the iconic Hollywood classic to life with an electrifying score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and direction by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Hairspray). Starring ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Samantha Jade as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis, this joyous musical features all your favourite scenes, lines and outfits from the original film – plus some spectacular new additions.

Cast performing Pretty Woman: The Musical - Credit: Pretty Woman: The Musical

Pretty Woman: The Musical - Credit: Pretty Woman: The Musical

Anastasia

Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: 7 April to 5 July 2026

The hit Broadway musical Anastasia is making its Australian debut, bringing its sweeping romance and adventure to Sydney stages. Set against the backdrop of post-Imperial Russia and 1920s Paris, this dazzling production follows a young woman's quest to uncover her past, featuring beloved songs like 'Journey to the Past' and 'Once Upon a December'. Suitable for ages eight and up, Anastasia promises an unforgettable theatrical journey for the whole family.

Cast performing, Anastasia The Broadway Musical, Pyrmont - Credit: Anastasia

Anastasia The Broadway Musical - Credit: Anastasia The Broadway Musical

Disney's The Lion King

Showing at: Capitol Theatre
Dates: 18 April to 5 July 2026

Step into the heart of the Serengeti as Disney’s The Lion King – winner of six Tony Awards® – returns to Sydney in April 2026 at the Capitol Theatre, bringing its award-winning Broadway spectacle of puppetry, iconic score and family fun. As one of the world’s most popular musicals, with over 120 million viewers globally, don't miss this larger-than-life journey through the Pride Lands.

Rafiki, Disney's The Lion King Musical, Capitol Theatre - Credit: Disney's The Lion King

Disney's The Lion King, Capitol Theatre - Credit: Disney's The Lion King

Waitress

Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: From 1 August 2026

Inspired by the beloved film, Waitress arrives in Sydney in 2026 and tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie-maker who yearns to rewrite her life story. With an uplifting score by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony-winner Diane Paulus, the show blends humour, heart and hope in a celebration of friendship, resilience and fresh starts.

Woman with pie, Waitress Sydney Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre - Credit: Waitress Sydney

Waitress Sydney, Sydney Lyric Theatre - Credit: Waitress Sydney

Plan ahead

My Fair Lady

Showing at: Sydney Opera House
Dates: From 12 September 2026

My Fair Lady returns to the Sydney Opera House in 2026 to celebrate 70 years since its Broadway debut, bringing Lerner and Loewe’s classic tale of transformation and wit to life with unforgettable songs like 'Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?' and 'I Could Have Danced All Night'. This acclaimed musical, hailed as one of the greatest of the 20th century, follows irrepressible Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle and the phoneticist Henry Higgins in a heart-warming story filled with romance, humour and timeless melodies.

Six the Musical

Showing at: Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates: From October 2026

Six the Musical is the international pop-concert sensation that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as modern pop icons, remixing 500 years of history into an electrifying 80-minute show with catchy tunes, sharp humour and empowering storytelling. After triumphant runs on the West End and Broadway, this award-winning musical – boasting two Tony Awards, a Grammy nomination and millions of fans worldwide – returns to Theatre Royal Sydney in October 2026.