Sydney
Rigoletto
Sydney Opera House, 1 August-21 August
Elijah Moshinsky’s much-loved production of Rigoletto returns to the stage of Sydney Opera House, complete with its glamorous La Dolce Vita-inspired sets and costumes, and scene-stealing car. The revolving dollhouse style set gives a cinematic detail to each scene.
The Merry Widow
Sydney Opera House, 4 August-18 August
An opulent party of glitz, glamour and Parisian charm, featuring familiar waltzes, tuneful melodies and lively choreography. The Merry Widow is flirty, funny and fabulous. Murphy’s dazzling production is a joyful escape to art deco era high society.
The Drover's Wife
Sydney Opera House, 7 August-15 August
A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story. Emotional melodies, lush orchestration and operatic grandeur meet contemporary Aboriginal storytelling.
La Stupenda
Sydney Opera House, 20 August-22 August
A dazzling program performed in tribute to Joan Sutherland. Hear the full orchestra, chorus and homegrown sensation Jessica Pratt singing highlights from La Stupenda’s career.
My Fair Lady
Sydney Opera House, 12 September-18 October
Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its debut, Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling gem of theatrical history returns to the Sydney Opera House under the guidance of Julie Andrews.