Pretty Woman: The Musical draws audiences at Melbourne's Regent Theatre

The 1990 romantic comedy "Pretty Woman" has been adapted into a full‑length stage musical staged at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre through September 13. The production recreates many iconic looks and scenes from the film while featuring a new score of soft‑rock ballads by Canadian songwriting duo Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.

Samantha Jade stars as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis, delivering strong vocal performances that the review highlights as the show's centerpiece. Supporting roles include Michelle Brasier as Vivian’s friend Kit and Tim Omaji in dual roles. The production’s choreography and set design emphasize the film’s themes of conspicuous consumption, but critics note that the musical feels overstretched and at times lacks dramatic cohesion. Overall, fans of the original movie may enjoy the nostalgic elements, though the show could have succeeded as a shorter concert‑style presentation.