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Baz Luhrmann

Birth Place: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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Photos

Productions

 
[West End, 2018]
Book Writer
Co-Creator
 
[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

Videos

News


Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Stars Solea Pfeiffer & Jordan Fisher Perform 'Your Song' on TODAY
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Broadway actors Jordan Fisher and Solea Pfeiffer stopped by Studio 1A to perform “Your Song” from “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as part of the Citi Concert Series on TODAY. Watch video of their performance. 
Previews: MOULIN ROUGE! IL MUSICAL al CHAPITEAU SISTINA - ROMA
by Ettore Farrattini - May 1, 2025

Il musical tratto dal rivoluzionario film di Baz Luhrmann sarà il punto di forza della stagione 25/26 del Teatro italiano e sarà presentato in esclusiva a Roma presso lo Chapiteau Sistina dalla PeepArrow Entertainment in coproduzione con Il Sistina, su licenza dell’australiana Global Creatures, produttrice del musical a Broadway.
MJ, MAMMA MIA and More Set for Broadway Across Canada 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Broadway Across Canada has unveiled its 2025 - 2026 Broadway season at Edmonton’s prestigious Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more and see how to attend!
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! World Tour Kicks Off This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

All new photos have been released from the first ever World Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the multi-award-winning hit stage show, which opens this week in Edinburgh before touring to venues across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Photos: Jordan Fisher as Christian in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

New production photos are now available for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, featuring Jordan Fisher as Christian. See photos here and learn more about the show!
Burning Coal Theatre Presents KIDSWRITE! Festival 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company's KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina.
Burning Coal Will Host KidsWrite! Festival 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

After reviewing this year's submissions, Burning Coal Theatre has announced the finalist scripts and directors for KidsWrite! 2025. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Derby Theatre Will Première New Adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Derby Theatre will stage the première of Elizabeth Newman's new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby.
BEETLEJUICE, HADESTOWN and More Added To Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

New titles have been added to the 2025-26 Broadway in Hollywood season at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, including The Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge!, Les Miserables and more.
Nicole Scherzinger, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and Daniel Dae Kim Named to 2025 TIME100 List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025

TIME has revealed this year's edition of its TIME100 list, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The 2025 TIME100 list has included Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Daniel Dae Kim, and Nicole Scherzinger. 
Photo: First Look at Jordan Fisher in MOULIN ROUGE! Costume
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Before he makes his debut in Moulin Rouge, check out a first look at Jordan Fisher in costume as Christian. The photos also features Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, who he previously starred in Hadestown with.
THE OUTSIDERS, STEREOPHONIC And More Set for Blumenthal Arts 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Blumenthal Arts has announced a lineup for the 2025–2026 season, featuring the best new shows direct from Broadway, including big winners from the 2024 Tony Awards.
MOULIN ROUGE!, & JULIET, and More Set For Broadway Across Canada's 2025-26 Ottawa Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Broadway Across Canada has announced its 2025-26 lineup for Ottawa. The 5-show package includes Moulin Rouge! The Musical, & Juliet, Mamma Mia!, Mrs. Doubtfire and Clue.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Sets 2025-26 Season Including MOULIN ROUGE! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW just announced the 2025-2026 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series and its 40th Anniversary season. We have the full season details here!
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! On Tour Featuring Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robert Petkoff, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Check out new production photos of the 2025 North American touring company.  Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Chicago, where the tour launched in March of 2022 with performances beginning tonight through April 20 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited three-week engagement through April 20 only. Learn more about the show here
LES MISÉRABLES, MOULIN ROUGE! And More Added to BroadwaySF's 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

New memberships for BroadwaySF's 2025/26 season are now available. 2025/26 Members receive the best seats for seven acclaimed Broadway productions—SHUCKED, SUFFS, STEREOPHONIC, THE NOTEBOOK, SPAMALOT, HELL'S KITCHEN, and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Anthony Warlow to Return to ANNIE at Lyric Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 30, 2025

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced a Brisbane season of the ever- popular Broadway musical Annie at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from December following seasons at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE, MOULIN ROUGE! And More Announced for The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville 25/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 25/26 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Subscriptions for the FSCJ Artist Series 25/26 Broadway in Jacksonville Season.
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

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 has won the Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for La Boheme.

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