Spend a night at the theatre with some of the best shows and plays across Australia!
February is a great month to enjoy some of the best theatre and musical productions in Australia. From Broadway’s biggest blockbusters to fringe hits, there is something for everyone in this diverse and exciting lineup of shows.
Whether you are looking for a classic tale, a contemporary comedy, or a thrilling drama, here are the best plays and musicals to watch in Australia this February 2024:
Best Plays and Musicals in Sydney:
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Wicked
One of the most famous musicals of all times, Wicked is a sensational production from start to finish. The Broadway hit tells the untold story of the Land of Oz before Dorothy arrived, giving audiences a new side to the Emeral City, Glinda the Good, and the Wicked Witch of the West. Coming to Australia for the first time since 2015 due to popular demand, this show is a magical and enchanting spectacle, playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. With powerful songs, stunning sets, and incredible performances, you’ll be ‘defying gravity’ after a viewing of Wicked!
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Elvis: A Musical Revolution
Celebrate the life and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll with this biographical musical extravaganza. From his humble beginnings to his global fame, this show explores the music and personality of Elvis Presley, playing at the State Theatre in Sydney from early February. Featuring 40 of Elvis’ glittering hits, shake, rattle and roll with Elvis: A Musical Revolution this February!
Best Plays and Musicals in Melbourne:
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Pop the Champagne, bohemians. After celebrating stellar reviews and a sold-out premiere season in Melbourne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is back in Melbourne at the iconic Regent Theatre. This jukebox musical carries the frenetic energy and heart of the film onto the stage, with plenty of classic songs from the film as well as new additions from the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna. For one of the most exciting musicals in Melbourne, grab a seat at Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
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Grease the Musical
This is the one you want, Melbourne! Based on the rip-roaring musical comedy of the same name, Grease the Musical brings an electrifying performance this January at Her Majesty’s Theatre, transporting you to a world of high school sweethearts, unforgettable music, and all the leather you could dream of! Featuring all the classic songs you know and love, you’ll be hopelessly devoted to Grease the Musical this February!
Best Plays and Musicals in Adelaide:
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Miss Saigon
The epic musical from the creators of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon tells the story of Kim, a Vietnamese girl who falls in love with an American soldier during the Vietnam War. A modernised version of the 1904 opera Madam Butterfly, this tragic love story was a hit when it first released in 1989 with the 2017 revival finally making its way to Australian shores. With a powerful score and spectacular staging, this show is a gripping and emotional experience, playing at Festival Theatre in February 2024!
Best Plays and Musicals in Perth:
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& Juliet
What if Romeo’s ending was Juliet’s beginning? That is the set up for one of the most exciting new musicals to hit Australian theatres, & Juliet. This coming-of-age jukebox musical comes to life with hits from Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and even Ariana Grande, helping to tell an exciting new chapter for Juliet Capulet. Running for only six weeks at Crown Theatre, & Juliet is a must-see musical in Perth this February 2024!
Best Plays and Musicals in Brisbane:
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Chicago the Musical
One of the most beloved musicals of all time, get your jazz hands ready for the titillating tale of Chicago the Musical. Starting from Tuesday 02 January, enjoy a glamorous tale of murder, greed, adultery all to some of the greatest showtunes to ever be sung on Broadway. The musical follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who kills her lover and goes on a whirlwind adventure through the legal system. Tango on over to the Lyric Theatre for this scorching hot masterpiece in Brisbane.
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Beauty and the Beast
The beloved and timeless Disney musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage with stunning costumes, sets, and all your favourite songs. Follow the journey of Belle, a young woman who finds herself in a mysterious castle with a cursed prince and his enchanted servants in this classic tale of love. Direct from West End and now playing at Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, be a guest at this magical show for the whole family!
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