Overview
- The production will premiere at the Sydney Opera House on Sept. 29 and was announced by Baz Luhrmann in partnership with GEA Live and Disney.
- A 12‑piece hybrid ensemble will perform the film’s score and soundtrack live while the original movie plays on a cinema‑sized screen.
- Presale for tickets begins July 3 at 10 a.m., with general public sales starting July 6 at 10 a.m.
- Luhrmann called the venue a personal creative home and said the staging celebrates the film’s continued appeal to new, younger audiences.
- Reporters noted the event highlights the film’s music and visual legacy, citing its iconic 1996 soundtrack and its influence on contemporary media such as anime and K‑pop production.