Cape Town Theatre Fans Are Loving Pretty Woman: The Musical
The Musical is now on at Artscape, Cape Town until 19 March! The classic ‘90s story (who can forget the famous film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere) that premiered as a stage musical on Broadway in 2018 and has also enjoyed acclaimed runs in the West End and tours across North America and Europe. Now it’s South Africa’s turn, and audiences are loving this show. Tickets selling fast for the Cape Town run so don’t delay, get your tickets now.
Pretty Woman: The Musical’s remarkable all-South African cast includes recently announced winners at the Naledi Theatre Awards. Two of the show’s leads who received awards for their work in other productions, are Leah Mari, who stars as the vivacious Vivian Ward, winning Best Lead Performance In A Musical Theatre Production: Female category for her role in My Fair Lady; and Daniel Conradie who plays the sleezy Philip Stuckey in Pretty Woman winning the Best Breakthrough Performance in a Musical Theatre Production for his role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Pretty Woman: The Musical is the story of the unlikely romance of the rough-edged Vivian and refined businessman Edward. It is uplifting and full of joy, combining love, laughter, nostalgia and toe-tapping songs to make each performance a fun experience down memory lane.
The show’s music, including powerful solos like “Freedom” and “I Can’t Go Back” and showstopping ensemble pieces like “Welcome to Hollywood” and “Together Forever” written by rock superstar Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance delivers a dynamic, emotionally charged score that perfectly captures the romance, glamour and energy of the story.
Pretty Woman: The Musical is the story of the unlikely romance of the rough-edged Vivian and refined businessman Edward. It is uplifting and full of joy, combining love, laughter, nostalgia and toe-tapping songs to make each performance a fun experience down memory lane.
Pretty Woman: The Musical’s remarkable all-South African cast include: Leah Mari (The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady), who stars as the vivacious Vivian Ward; Christopher Jaftha (Aladdin, West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), who plays the dashing Edward Lewis; Daniel Conradie (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), who plays the sleezy Philip Stuckey; Tiaan Rautenbach (Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Addams Family The Musical) as Happy Man; and Thuto Gaasenwe (For Coloured Girls, The Jungle Book, A Place of Knowing) as Kit de Luca.
The ensemble is packed with talent including: Bo Molefe (Showtime Australia’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast); Bradley Smith (MAMMA MIA!, Beauty and the Beast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat); Stuart Brown (We Will Rock You, MAMMA MIA!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) and Bella Smith (Meatloaf: The Rebel Ride, Once Upon A Time); Sandi Dlangalala (Hlakanyana The Musical, My Fair Lady, Peter Pan); Dylan Du Plessis (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Adventures in Pantoland, Beauty and the Beast), Liyabuya Gongo (Thirst, Workers Chant, Swan Lake); Michelle Juncker (Noises Off, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beyond); Virtuous Kandemiri (The Buddy Holly Story, 1999: The Ultimate Prince Experience, The Jungle Book); Yethu Kibi (Heathers, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Pippin); James Mc Phail (A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof, Love! Valour! Compassion!); Danny Meaker (Hamlet, Othello, Alice in Wonderland); Chichi Nwoha (Cinderella Jr, Sarafina!, Chicago The Musical); Jordan Rogers (Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio); Lesego van Niekerk (African Footprint, West Side Story, CHICAGO The Musical); Gugu Dhlamini (Jack and The Beanstalk, Alice in Wonderland, Disney’s The Magic Box), Yahto Kraft (Meat Loaf: The Rebel Ride, The Addams Family: The Musical, Malo and The Moon Maiden); Jonathan Raath (West Side Story, Matilda The Musical, CHICAGO The Musical) and Ashley Scott (The Sound of Music, Disney’s The Magic Box, CHICAGO The Musical).
Timeout magazine hails the show a “…. Cinderella-style arc that makes it so elatable and enjoyable” while The Cape Robyn calls Pretty Woman: The Musical “… an upbeat and fun show, with a hugely talented cast”. 2 Oceans Vibe summarises the production as “…. the show delivers exactly what it promises: A joyful escape into nostalgia.” Biz Community says Pretty Woman is “entertaining, funny, polished, and filled with strong performances” and Theatre Scene Cape Town enthuses about the show’s “amazing vocals, warmth and humour.”
The over 50 all-South African company includes the 24-member cast, 6-piece band, crew and creative team. Pretty Woman: The Musical is produced by Showtime Management in association with Crossroads Live North America. The combined South African and international creative team includes Rusty Mowery (Associate Director and Associate Choreographer) and Will van Dyke (Musical Supervisor) from New York, working with South African’s Resident Director and Choreographer, Darren Greeff supported by Assistant Resident Director, Brett De Groot and Assistant Resident Choreographer, Alexandra Girard. Musical Director, Daniel Geddes will lead the band, assisted by Assistant Musical Director, Luigia Cassaleggio. Alistair Kilbee of Gearhouse Splitbeam is Pretty Woman: The Musical’s Technical Director and Peter Taylor is the Company Manager. International creatives include: Direction and Choreography Re-creator, Rusty Mowery and Music Supervisor, Arranger and Orchestrations, Will van Dyke.
Pretty Woman: The Musical features a book by Garry Marshall and J. F. Lawton, the original creators of the movie; songs by Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance; and direction & choreography by Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell, and is produced by leading local producer and promoter, Showtime Management, in association with Crossroads Live North America.
To miss Pretty Woman: The Musical would be a big mistake. Big. Huge.
Show Information:
Cape Town: Artscape Theatre Centre
18 March to 19 April 2026
Johannesburg: Teatro, Montecasino
24 April to 31 May 2026
Performances:
Weekdays:
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, Fridays at 19h30
Weekends:
Saturdays 15h00 & 19h30; Sundays 14h00 & 18h00
Special Public Holiday (Cape Town):
Easter Weekend: NO shows on 3 April and 6 April 2026
Ticket Prices:
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 6pm: R480, R380, R280 & R250 (including VAT)
Friday, Saturday both shows & Sunday 2pm: R580, R480, R380 & R280 (including VAT)
Terrific Tuesdays:
(Only valid for Tuesday performances)
R400, R300, R250 & R200 (including VAT)
Not valid with any other discount offer.
Bookings:
On sale exclusively via Ticketmaster
Group Bookings:
20% Discount on groups of 20 and more
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 6pm performances only valid for the top two prices.
Contact Jill Somers office hours only, 9am to 5pm on 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za
Age Restriction:
Parental guidance advised due to mature themes, language, and some sexual content.
Recommended for children 12 years and over.
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