ONE of Hollywood’s most cherished love stories, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to life for the first time in South Africa, making its debut at Artscape, Cape Town on 18 March followed by a season at Montecasino’s Teatro from 24 April.
Brimming with warmth, humour, and romance, this dazzling stage adaptation of the classic 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere unites the very best of Hollywood, Broadway, and pop music by Grammy-Award winning composer and lyricist Bryan Adams. “I went to see it last year and it blew me away!” said Adams in a Variety article. The musical includes Oh, Pretty Woman, the Roy Orbison and Bill Dee hit that inspired the film, alongside an original score of ballads, pop, and rock-influenced showpieces.
When fate brings together unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward, they take a leap of faith – on each other, and on love. This uplifting, joy-filled stage adaptation of the beloved film combines love, laughter, nostalgia and chart-topping songs to make each performance an enjoyable trip down memory lane.
Produced by leading local producer and promoter, Showtime Management in association with Crossroads Live North America, Pretty Woman: The Musical will feature an all-South African cast, crew and band working under a combined local and international creative team.
Pretty Woman: The Musical features a book by Garry Marshall and JF Lawton, the original creators of the movie; songs by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance; and direction and choreography by Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell.
Owing to strong adult themes this production has a PG rating 12+. Parental guidance is advised. Terrific Tuesday discounts available. Ts&Cs apply. A 20% block booking discount is offered on groups of 20+ on selected shows for specific price categories. Book via Ticketmaster.
SHOW INFORMATION
Cape Town: Artscape Opera House
Wednesday, 18 March to Sunday, 19 April 2026
Johannesburg: Montecasino’s Teatro
Friday, 24 April to Sunday, 24 May 2026
SHOW TIMES:
Weekdays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7.30pm
Weekends: Saturdays 3pm, 7.30pm; Sundays 2pm, 6pm
PUBLIC HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
Easter weekend: no shows on 3 April and 6 April
TICKET PRICES including VAT
Wed, Thur & Sun 6pm R480, R380, R280, R250
Fri, Sat both shows & Sun 2pm: R580, R480, R380 & R280
Terrific Tuesdays R400, R 300, R250, R200
Only valid tickets purchased from Ticketmaster, the exclusive ticketing agent may be presented.
