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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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THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway S Photo
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!
THE OUTSIDERS, SPAMALOT, and More Set For Proctors and TheREP's 25-26 Season Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, SPAMALOT, and More Set For Proctors and TheREP's 25-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre have announced 2025-26 seasons, featuring a mix of Broadway blockbusters, beloved classics, and bold new works. Learn more here!
Cast Set For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL World Tour Photo
Cast Set For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL World Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The cast has been set as rehearsals are underway for the first ever World Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the multi-award-winning hit stage show, which opens in Edinburgh in April 2025 before touring to venues across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Kravis Center Reveals LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season March Line-up Photo
Kravis Center Reveals LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season March Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will continue its 2024–2025 LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season this month with world-class performances and groundbreaking experiences! Learn more here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to Bass Hall in June Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to Bass Hall in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, has revealed that tickets for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will go on sale this week!
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Begins Rehearsals in the West End Photo
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Begins Rehearsals in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Full company photos have been released of the West End cast of The Great Gatsby as rehearsals begin. See the photos here and learn more about the production!
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
by Taylor Clemons - Feb 22, 2025

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE at Whitney Hall At KPA?
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Set To Premiere In San Diego Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Set To Premiere In San Diego
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in San Diego at the Civic Theatre.
2025-2026 Season of Broadway in Miami at the Arsht to Feature THE NOTEBOOK and More Photo
2025-2026 Season of Broadway in Miami at the Arsht to Feature THE NOTEBOOK and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has revealed the 2025-26 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a six-show subscription package. Learn more about the programming!
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light' Photo
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway Photo
Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!
Jordan Fisher Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE! Spring 2025 Photo
Jordan Fisher Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE! Spring 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Broadway's favorite love interest, Jordan Fisher, will return to Broadway this spring in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Moulin Rouge!. Jordan begins performances in the role of ‘Christian’ starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring Photo
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

John Cardoza has announced his final performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge. After six months in the Broadway production and a stint in the musical's national tour, Cardoza's final show will be in April.
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

On a recent visit to Good Day New York, current Moulin Rouge cast member Solea Pfeiffer took the stage to perform Firework, the Katy Perry staple sung by Satine in the musical. Watch her performance here!
Gary Clark Jr. Adds Additional 2025 North American Tour Dates Photo
Gary Clark Jr. Adds Additional 2025 North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced additional 2025 North American tour dates in support of his critically acclaimed 2024 album JPEG RAW.
Review: TARANTINO | PULP ROCK at CineVita in Hollywood Park Photo
Review: TARANTINO | PULP ROCK at CineVita in Hollywood Park
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 16, 2025

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK just opened at the brand-new CineVita venue at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. The immersive concert/ musical theater experience will excite both Tarantino fans and Quentin newbies.
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

The Great Gatsby understudy Alex Prakken stepped into the spotlight this week at Inside Broadway. Check out his showstopping performance of, 'For Her' in new video from inside the event
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jahi Kearse and More to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Tour Photo
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jahi Kearse and More to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Jay Armstrong Johnson, will assume the role of “Christian” in the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End Photo
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
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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 has won the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on La Bohème.

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