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Baz Luhrmann

Birth Place: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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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

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Bryan Ferry Releases New Retrospective Collection

Bryan Ferry released a comprehensive 81-track collection, RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023, celebrating over 50 years of his music, including a new song, marking his first in over a decade.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home today.
Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.
Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS

Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre to go on Sale Tomorrow

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre.
Photos: Solea Pfeiffer & John Cardoza Take First Bows In MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Solea Pfeiffer & John Cardoza have officially joined the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, taking their first bows as Satine and Christian. BroadwayWorld was at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre to capture the moment. See photos here! 
Photos: Solea Pfeiffer & John Cardoza in Costume in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Get a first look at Solea Pfeiffer & John Cardoza in costume as Satine and Christian, respectively, in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AIN'T TOO PROUD To Make Bass Hall Debut In February

AIN'T TOO PROUD, the Broadway musical about The Temptations, is set to debut at Bass Hall from February 11-16, 2025.
Photo: Questlove Visits MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Questlove (from The Roots) visited Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway! Check out a photo, and learn more about the production including who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!
Grammy-Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Details 2025 North American Tour

Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced his 2025 North American tour in support of his critically acclaimed album JPEG RAW, released earlier this year. 
COMPANY to Launch Digital Lottery for Bass Hall Engagement

Performing Arts Fort Worth will launch a digital lottery powered by Broadway Direct for the engagement of COMPANY. Performances will run October 1-6.
Bryan Ferry Releases 'Retrospective: I Thought' EP Ahead of New Box Set

Bryan Ferry has released the I THOUGHT EP, featuring covers, original compositions, and new music, ahead of the RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023 box set release on October 25, celebrating his 50+ year career.
Review: & JULIET at the Hippodrome

Like so many great Broadway musicals, this one was also born somewhere else, getting its start in London’s West End like so many other imports to Broadway. With a book by David West Read, who writes some of the funniest dialogue I have heard in a while, this light-hearted romp through some weighty topics like feminine power, transgender rights and respect, toxic masculinity, never loses its sense of humor.
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Birmingham in 2025

The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical, will come to Birmingham Hippodrome, its only engagement in the Midlands, with performances from Wednesday 15 October to Saturday 15 November 2025.
Arianna Rosario Steps Into the Role of 'Satine' in MOULIN ROUGE! Tour

Arianna Rosario will step into the role of Satine in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! the Musical beginning September 24th.  
Broadway Buying Guide: September 23, 2024- See the New Stars of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 23, 2024.
Tickets on Sale Now For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in Grand Rapids

Broadway Grand Rapids announced that tickets are on sale now for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.
Yola Releases New Single 'Future Enemies'

Yola releases her new single “Future Enemies,” her first new music release in 3 years, and a sonic shift for the groundbreaking artist. This is the first single from her forthcoming EP My Way, set for release November 15.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City

The North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Performances are at the Civic Center Music Hall between September 8 – 15.  

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 Bohème; Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Bohème; Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bohème.

What awards has Baz Luhrmann won?

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

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