Pretty Woman: The Musical Comes to Cape Town and Johannesburg in 2026
Pretty Woman: The Musical brings the iconic love story featuring an all-South African cast. Win 1 of 5 tickets worth R980 with #FrontRowJoziStyle.
Pretty Woman: The Musical (Credit Matt Murphy)
Local theatre lovers can get ready to fall in love all over again when Pretty Woman: The Musical makes its South African stage debut in 2026. Based on the beloved 1990s film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, this feel-good musical brings romance, humour and nostalgia to life at Artscape Opera House, Cape Town from 18 March, followed by a Johannesburg season at Montecasino’s Teatro from 24 April.
Tickets are now on sale via ticketmaster.co.za and showtime.co.za.
What is Pretty Woman: The Musical about?
Pretty Woman: The Musical tells the story of Vivian Ward, a spirited woman with big dreams, and Edward Lewis, a successful but emotionally guarded businessman. Their unexpected romance unfolds in a vibrant, music-filled journey about love, self-worth and transformation.
The musical features a book by Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton, creators of the original film, direction and choreography by Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell, and a hit-packed score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, including the iconic title song Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison and Bill Dee.
Meet the South African Cast for Pretty Woman: The Musical
Lead Roles
Leah Mari stars as Vivian Ward. A Fleur du Cap Theatre Award winner for My Fair Lady, Leah has also appeared in The Sound of Music and CHICAGO The Musical.
Christopher Jaftha stars as Edward Lewis. Known for his roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, West Side Story and the film Khaki Fever (NFTA Best Actor nominee).
Supporting Roles
Thuto Lesedi Gaasenwe as Kit De Luca
Tiaan Rautenbach as Happy Man
Daniel Conradie as Philip Stuckey
The production features a 24-member cast, supported by a 6-piece live band, with a company of over 50 South African performers, creatives and crew.
Creative Team
Pretty Woman: The Musical is produced by Showtime Management, in association with Crossroads Live North America.
International creatives include:
Rusty Mowery – Associate Director & Choreographer (New York)
Will Van Dyke – Musical Supervisor
South African creative leadership:
Darren Greeff – Resident Director & Choreographer
Daniel Geddes – Musical Director
Alistair Kilbee (Gearhouse Splitbeam) – Technical Director
Pretty Woman: The Musical Show Dates & Venues
Cape Town
Artscape Opera House
18 March – 19 April 2026
Johannesburg
Montecasino’s Teatro
24 April – 24 May 2026
Show Times
No Monday performances
Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday at 19:30
Saturdays: 15:00 & 19:30
Sundays: 14:00 & 18:00
Public Holiday Notice:
No performances on 3 April and 6 April (Easter weekend)
Ticket Prices (VAT Included)
Wed, Thu & Sun 18:00
R480 | R380 | R280 | R250
Fri, Sat & Sun 14:00
R580 | R480 | R380 | R280
Terrific Tuesdays
R400 | R300 | R250 | R200
T&Cs apply
Group Bookings & Discounts
20% discount for groups of 20+
Valid on selected Wed, Thu and Sun evening shows
Contact: sales@showtime.co.za | Jill Somers: 079 218 1658
Important Information
PG recommended for ages 12+
Mature themes and language
No children under 4 permitted
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Pretty Woman: The Musical
Having premiered on Broadway in 2018, followed by acclaimed runs in the West End, North America and Europe, Pretty Woman: The Musical is a joyful celebration of love, laughter and unforgettable music.
As producer Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management explains:
“We’re incredibly proud to debut this modern musical in South Africa with an all-South African cast, band and crew. Audiences will rediscover a classic story—and fall in love with it all over again.”
Win Pretty Woman: The Musical tickets #FrontRowJoziStyle
We are thrilled to offer our followers the opportunity to win 1 of 5 Double Tickets to Pretty Woman: The Musical at Montecasino’s Teatro on Sunday, 10 May at 6 pm (Worth R960)!
To enter, simply share this post on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtags:
#PrettyWomanFrontRowJoziStyle (or comment below why you want to go!).
T&Cs
Winners will be randomly selected.
Competition closes on Sunday, 5 April 2025
Winners announced on Monday, 6 April 2025.
Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash.
Winners will be announced on social media and JoziStyle.
To miss it would be a mistake. Big. Huge. Mistake.
Book now at ticketmaster.co.za
Update: WINNERS
Congratulations to our winners:
Joanne Price
Rita Pieterse
Britt Cambell
Bronwyn Levy
Menelisi Ndlovu
I would absolutely LOVE to win these tickets.
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I know that if i won this my girlfriends and i would go and we would ALL recreate those memories, feelings and it would honestly bring so much happiness to us all.
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Pensioner and married 46 years… little romance will be good….and what better way than to feel like a pretty woman!
I remember when the movie came out. This would be so much fun for date night. A blast from the past.