New and upcoming musicals in Melbourne

Hey Melbourne, the Mormons are back! After wowing audiences in Sydney with plenty of "did they really just say that?” humour, The Book of Mormon is heading to the Princess Theatre from February 6, 2026. The Australian cast features Sean Johnston (Hairspray) as the charmingly self-important Elder Price, Nick Cox (Beauty and the Beast) as geeky, show-stealing Elder Cunningham, and Paris Leveque who is making her professional debut as Nabulungi. 

Broadway smash-hit musical Waitress is making its Melbourne (and Australian) debut in 2026, blending sweetness, sass and soulful songs in one heartwarming show. The Tony-nominated production is set to premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in May 2026 for an exciting, month-long run. As the name suggests, the story follows Jenna, a small-town waitress and seasoned pie maker who dreams of escaping her rocky marriage and starting fresh. When a baking contest and an unexpected new romance give her a taste of change, Jenna discovers that the secret ingredient to happiness might be closer than she thought.

The 1989 cult film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater has long been beloved for its jet-black humour and anarchic take on the trials and tribulations of being a teenager – and now it’s a full-throttle musical with a soundtrack to boot. After blockbuster seasons across the UK, Ireland and the US, Heathers The Musical finally hits Australian stages, with Melbourne as its first stop. Running from April 8 to May 3, this high-octane, rock musical delivers killer one-liners, scrunchie-spangled nostalgia and all the charm of the original film, now reimagined with a full Australasian cast and a catchy score.

Whether you’re a child of the ‘90s who grew up on a diet of animated films or simply a fan of feel-good musicals the whole family can enjoy, Anastasia makes for a charming theatre experience. And while some of the historical references (however glossed over they may be) will probably go right over the heads of any little ones, it won’t distract from magic of this captivating tale.

Due to popular demand, Melbourne Theatre Company's rip-roaring musical adaptation of My Brilliant Career is returning for a limited five-week run in 2026. This incredible production takes one of the best-known early Australian novels, the 1901 book of the same name by Miles Franklin, and twists it into a musical for a new generation. Six star Kala Gare is reprising her role as Sybylla Melvyn, with much of the original ensemble of actor-musicians also coming back.

It's been seen by more than a million people on Broadway and many more on the West End, and now the Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical is heading to Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical features more than 25 of Michael Jackon’s biggest pop hits set to show-stopping dance numbers, including ‘Beat It’, ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Man In The Mirror’ and ‘Thriller’. It's show at Her Majesty's Theatre until December 14.