It’s been 35 years since one of Australia’s most acclaimed directors, Baz Luhrmann, staged a groundbreaking production of La Bohème for Opera Australia, launching a career that would take him all the way to Hollywood.
Now, in celebration of his extraordinary career and the iconic soundtracks that have defined it, Opera Australia invites you on a musical journey through Luhrmann’s beloved works.
For two nights only, Monday, 23 June and Tuesday, 24 June, experience a star-studded performance at the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall, featuring songs including ‘Time After Time’, ‘Love is in the Air’, ‘Young Hearts Run Free’, ‘Come What May’, ‘One Day I’ll Fly Away’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ and many more.
Musical theatre stars Alinta Chidzey (Moulin Rouge!), Tim Draxl (Sunset Boulevard), Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge!) and Phoebe Panaretos (Strictly Ballroom the Musical) will take to the stage with the full backing of the Opera Australia Orchestra conducted by Vanessa Scammell.
Luhrmann has since directed epic productions including ballroom satire Strictly Ballroom, the cinematic Romeo + Juliet, and the dazzlingly maximalist Moulin Rouge! It's safe to say the Strictly Baz Luhrmann the Concert program will dazzle.
Tickets are on sale now from $62-$175. Get yours here.