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Baz Luhrmann

Birth Place: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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Productions

Strictly BallroomStrictly Ballroom
 
[West End, 2018]
Book Writer
Co-Creator
La BohémeLa Bohéme
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director

Writing

Movies

Winter of Our Dreams
[ 1981 ] Pete
The Dark Room
[ 1982 ] First Student
The Highest Honor
[ 1982 ] Able Seaman A.W. Huston
Strictly Ballroom
[ 1992 ]
Romeo + Juliet
[ 1996 ]
Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen
[ 1999 ]
Moulin Rouge!
[ 2001 ]
The Dream Studio
[ 2004 ]
Duck, Duck, Goose!
[ 2005 ]
Australia
[ 2008 ]
The Great Gatsby
[ 2013 ]
Elvis
[ 2022 ] Director, Producer, Writer

TV Shows

A Country Practice
[ 1981-1982 ] Jerry Percival

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Baz LuhrmannLa Bohme

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Musical

Baz Luhrmann, La Bohème


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Baz Luhrmann, La Boheme

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Feature: MOULIN ROUGE! IL MUSICAL! al SISTINA CHAPITEAU Photo
Feature: MOULIN ROUGE! IL MUSICAL! al SISTINA CHAPITEAU
by Ettore Farrattini - Mar 10, 2026

MOULIN ROUGE! IL MUSICAL! al SISTINA CHAPITEAU NUMERI DA RECORD PER IL MUSICAL CHE DAL 18 NOVEMBRE SARA' IN SCENA A MILANO
8 Tips For Reading Shakespeare Photo
8 Tips For Reading Shakespeare
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 10, 2026

There's no getting around it- it's hard to read the bard! Though Shakespeare's plays have been around for hundreds of years, reading them has not necesarily gotten easier with time. Getting started can often feel intimidating—the unfamiliar language, complex characters, and poetic structure can be a lot to take in.
Video: Inside Eva Noblezada's Return to THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Video: Inside Eva Noblezada's Return to THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2026

Eva Noblezada made her return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway on Wednesday night. The musical's original 'Daisy Buchanan' joined the production once again, alongside fellow original Broadway cast member Jeremy Jordan as 'Gatsby.' Watch videos!
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Broadway at The Hobby Center Photo
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Broadway at The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - Mar 4, 2026

The book is full of mysteries, unspoken judgements, and a vicious sense of classism mixed with ruthless self-preservation, and there is not a lot of this present in this interpretation, brought to life by Kait Kerrigan's book, Jason Howland's music, and Fitzgerald-inspired lyrics by Nathan Tysen.
Cast Set for WAITRESS Australian Premiere in March 2026 Photo
Cast Set for WAITRESS Australian Premiere in March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Additional performers have been announced who will play lead roles and ensemble in the Australian Premiere of Broadway's musical WAITRESS, which will ignite Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne.
Twenty One Pilots' Concert Film Debuts at #4 at Domestic Box Office Photo
Twenty One Pilots' Concert Film Debuts at #4 at Domestic Box Office
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined, the concert film from the rock duo, reached the top 5 at the domestic box office following its theatrical debut. Additionally, the long-awaited release of viral track “Drag Path' reached #1 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Replace HARRY POTTER in Hamburg This Fall Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Replace HARRY POTTER in Hamburg This Fall
by Joshua Wright - Mar 3, 2026

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will move from Cologne to Hamburg in fall 2026, taking over the Theater am Großmarkt following HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.
Tickets On Sale For World Premiere Of BLOODSPORT Photo
Tickets On Sale For World Premiere Of BLOODSPORT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

The highly anticipated world premiere of BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY by Ava Pickett will open in March 2026. This new play explores the aftermath of the Trojan War through a modern lens, promising a fresh perspective on a classic tale.
Review: LA BOHÈME, in Cinemas Photo
Review: LA BOHÈME, in Cinemas
by Cheryl Markosky - Mar 1, 2026

What did our critic think of LA BOHEME IN CINEMAS at Cinemas Across The UK?
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 25, 2026- Grosses Impacted As Blizzard Shutters S Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 25, 2026- Grosses Impacted As Blizzard Shutters Shows and More
by - Feb 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Baz Luhrmann Confirms ELVIS Stage Musical Is In the Works Photo
Baz Luhrmann Confirms ELVIS Stage Musical Is In the Works
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2026

Baz Luhrmann has confirmed that there is a stage adaptation of his 2022 Elvis film in the works. In a new interview promoting his EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert film, the director confirmed that the musical is currently being worked on.
Lillias White Will Perform Concert to Kick Off Core Theatre Group's 2026 Season Photo
Lillias White Will Perform Concert to Kick Off Core Theatre Group's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

Lillias White is set to kick off Core Theatre Group's upcoming 2026 season with a special concert performance on March 16. She will be joined by Dennis Stowe. Learn more here!
El rey del rock regresa a la gran pantalla con EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Photo
El rey del rock regresa a la gran pantalla con EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 23, 2026

Baz Luhrmann estrena este viernes en cines un montaje documental con imágenes históricas nunca antes vistas del cantante estadounidense.
Listen: Baz Luhrmann's EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Releases Soundtrack Photo
Listen: Baz Luhrmann's EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Releases Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026

The offical motion picture soundtrack has been released for EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the new cinematic experience from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Listen to it now.
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL To Return To Sydney In March 2027 Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL To Return To Sydney In March 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

Global Creatures has announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will return to Sydney in March 2027, promising another spectacular season of this beloved production.
THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets for the Michigan premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale Thursday, February 12, 2026 at noon for eight performances.
Feature: EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Makes Historic Las Vegas Debut At Westgate's Photo
Feature: EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Makes Historic Las Vegas Debut At Westgate's International Theater
by Debbie Hall - Feb 12, 2026

Las Vegas once again became the center of the Elvis universe as EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the highly anticipated new film from Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann, was shown in the legendary International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine' Photo
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts in the role of “Satine” beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. 
Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate Photo
Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario in the role of “Satine” and Nicci Claspell joins the company during this period as the “Satine” Alternate.  Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Baz Luhrmann written?

Baz Luhrmann has written 1 shows including Moulin Rouge! (Author).

What awards has Baz Luhrmann been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Bohme , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Bohème and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Boheme.

What awards has Baz Luhrmann won?

Baz Luhrmann won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical for La Boheme.

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