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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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BREAKING: MOULIN ROUGE! EL MUSICAL inaugurará el nuevo Stage Gran Teatro Musical de Photo
BREAKING: MOULIN ROUGE! EL MUSICAL inaugurará el nuevo Stage Gran Teatro Musical de Madrid en 2027
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 9, 2026

Stage Entertainment España abre audiciones para bailarines de personajes principales, secundarios y de reparto de la producción ganadora de diez premios Tony
Interview: Robert Petkoff of MOULIN ROUGE! at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts Photo
Interview: Robert Petkoff of MOULIN ROUGE! at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 7, 2026

ROBERT PETKOFF has had tremendous success on Broadway, the West End and regionally along with film and television. He is also an award winning audio book narrator! I had the chance to chat with Petkoff just prior to MOULIN ROUGE! landing in Montreal, where it will run at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from June 9-14, 2026.
EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Sets Streaming Debut on Paramount+ Photo
EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Sets Streaming Debut on Paramount+
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026

EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, the acclaimed concert film from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, will make its streaming debut June 3, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and in Canada on July 24.
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA Photo
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
Video: Eric Anderson Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway Photo
Video: Eric Anderson Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026

Eric Anderson is back, chickens! The Broadway favorite made his return to Moulin Rouge! the Musical as 'Harold Zidler' for the musical's final months at the Al Hirschfeld. Watch a video of Anderson's first curtain call back in the role!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 15, 2026

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre?
Claire Danes to Be Honored at 2026 Gotham TV Awards Photo
Claire Danes to Be Honored at 2026 Gotham TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026

Claire Danes will receive the Performer Tribute at the 2026 Gotham Television Awards on June 1 at Cipriani Wall Street — celebrating her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning career.
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

A new video has been released featuring Kelsie Watts performing Katy Perry's hit song, “Firework” as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Check out the performance below.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2026

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical adaptations to have premiered within the past couple of years. The other being Gatsby: An American Myth, which debuted in Boston in 2024.
Patrick Clanton to Play Harold Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway Photo
Patrick Clanton to Play Harold Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Patrick Clanton, a company member of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, will step into the role of Harold Zidler for a limited run, filling in before Eric Anderson returns to the part.
Megan Thee Stallion Sets Early Depature from Broadway's MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical Photo
Megan Thee Stallion Sets Early Depature from Broadway's MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical
by Joshua Wright - Apr 27, 2026

Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion will play her final performance as 'Harold Zidler' in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical this Friday, May 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Sets Southeast Asian Premiere in Singapore Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Sets Southeast Asian Premiere in Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 23, 2026

The hit Broadway musical, 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' will make its Southeast Asian debut at Singapore’s Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in February 2027.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced a five-week Broadway extension through August 30, 2026, with Eric Anderson returning as Harold Zidler on May 19, following Megan Thee Stallion's final performance on May 17.
EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Now Available to Watch at Home Photo
EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Now Available to Watch at Home
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the new concert film from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, is now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms. The film will be available on DVD and Blu-ray/4K UHD beginning June 16th, 2026.
Discount Tickets Available to Students and First Responders For MOULIN ROUGE at Ruth Photo
Discount Tickets Available to Students and First Responders For MOULIN ROUGE at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Ruth Eckerd Hall will present the Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical for seven performances from Wednesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 5.
Chasing the Green Light: THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Comes to New Orleans Photo
Chasing the Green Light: THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Comes to New Orleans
by Tara Bennett - Mar 26, 2026

One hundred years after F. Scott Fitzgerald first put Jay Gatsby on the page, the Jazz Age's most enduring tragedy is back; this time, with a full orchestra, killer choreography and a fresh set of voices determined to make the story hit harder than ever.
Video: Watch Bob The Drag Queen's Last Curtain Call in MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Bob The Drag Queen's Last Curtain Call in MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026

Bob The Drag Queen had his final performance as Harold Zidler in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sunday, and you can watch his final curtain call in this video.
Drama Club to Showcase Four New Musicals in Drafts Reading Series Photo
Drama Club to Showcase Four New Musicals in Drafts Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Drama Club has announced its upcoming Drafts Reading Series, which will feature four new musicals. This series aims to provide a platform for emerging musicals to be showcased to the public and industry professionals.
Photo: Megan Thee Stallion as 'Zidler' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Photo: Megan Thee Stallion as 'Zidler' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

You can now get a first look at three-time Grammy Award-winner and actress Megan Thee Stallion as 'Zidler' ahead of her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Photos: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Stars Visit Bob the Drag Queen at MOULIN ROUGE! Photo
Photos: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Stars Visit Bob the Drag Queen at MOULIN ROUGE!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2026

See photos of Megami, Aquaria, Alexis Michelle, Kandy Muse, Loosey LaDuca, Luxx Noir London, Bob the Drag Queen, Marcia Marcia Marcia, DD Fuego, Myki Meeks, Robin Fierce, Crystal Envy and Amanda Tori Meating seeing Bob the Drag Queen in Moulin Rouge!
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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?

Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bohème.

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