Get ready: One of the most iconic love stories of all time is hitting the stage, with Pretty Woman: The Musical coming to Sydney in 2025 – bringing a star-studded cast, memorable one-liners and a whole lot of bangers. The Broadway and West End sensation is having its Aussie premiere in Brisbane later this year before delighting Sydneysiders when it comes to the Harbour City this spring. Adding even more buzz, Aussie pop superstar Samantha Jade will make her musical theatre debut in the starring role of Vivian. This is going to be big. And we mean BIG! HUGE!
Since its debut on Broadway in 2018, Pretty Woman: The Musical has broken box office records and captivated audiences in London’s West End, as well as in Spain, Italy and Germany. Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved rom-coms – the 1990 blockbuster Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere – this musical adaptation tells the iconic tale of a chance meeting between Edward (a ruthless businessman) and Vivian (a free-spirited escort) in a whole new way.
One of Australia’s favourite triple threats, Samantha Jade will play the role made famous by one of her own favourite actors, Julia Roberts. The X Factor Australia winner says, “I was so familiar with the movie, and it felt like all the stars were aligning when I got the first email to come and audition.”
“I’ve been lucky enough to sing and dance and act, but separately,” Jade continues. “Doing them at once, live on stage, eight times a week... that’s a whole new challenge.”
You can catch Pretty Woman: The Musical at Theatre Royal Sydney from November. Brought to life by a powerhouse creative team, the production features a blazing rock score from Grammy winners Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (‘Summer of ’69’, ‘Heaven’), with direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), and a book by the original movie’s director Garry Marshall with screenwriter J.F. Lawton.
Trust us, missing this musical during its Sydney run would be a big mistake. A big, huge mistake! You can join the waitlist for tickets in Sydney here.