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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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MOULIN ROUGE! On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center

Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.
The Choral Project and San José Chamber Orchestra to Present WINTER'S GIFTS Concert

The Choral Project (TCP) and the San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) will present Winter's Gifts: WISH, a special wintertime concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of this cherished collaboration.
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Earn 4th #1 UK Album With TOGETHER AT HOME

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe latest joint venture, an album titled, 'Together At Home', has hit the #1 spot on the official UK Albums Chart, making it their fourth album to do so. 
Yola Releases New Single 'Symphony' from Forthcoming EP

Yola released her anthemic new single “Symphony,” from her forthcoming EP My Way. Drawing influence from progressive R&B, classic funk and soulful pop, it marks a new era for the six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist. Listen to it now.
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Arianna Rosario and More To Its National Tour

The new North American tour cast of Moulin Rouge! is carting its kickline across the nation! Get a first look at the newest crop of bohemians to hit the road in the iconic jukebox love story in new photos below!
Tickets on Sale For MOULIN ROUGE! at Birmingham Hippodrome

Tickets are now on sale for the only West Midlands dates to be announced for the first ever world tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The multi-award-winning hit stage show will be welcomed by Birmingham Hippodrome in October 2025.
Robert Petkoff to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Broadway veteran Robert Petkoff in the role of 'Harold Zidler' beginning this month. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE GREAT GATSBY Will Open in the West End in 2025

The Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is headed to the West End! The musical will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring.
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY

Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance as Jay Gatsby in the new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The musical is now playing at The Broadway Theatre, with a new block of tickets on sale through September 7, 2025.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE at Orpheum Memphis

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. The Bohemian ideals combined with a spectacular medley of tunes, some incredible choreography, and a love story for the ages. 
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Extends in London; Check Out New Photos

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has released brand new production photos, as the show extends at the Piccadilly Theatre in London through to 24 May 2025.
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.
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.

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 Boheme.

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