Pretty Woman: The Musical to debut at Artscape in March 2026

Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Artscape from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, bringing the much-loved ’90s romantic comedy (the famous film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere) to the stage with an all-South African cast.

The production will then move to Montecasino’s Teatro in Johannesburg from Friday, April 24, 2026. 

Pretty Woman: The Musical premiered on Broadway in 2018 and has also had acclaimed runs in the West End and tours across North America and Europe.

The show and its story of the unlikely romance of the rough-edged Vivian and refined businessman Edward combine love, laughter, nostalgia, and songs to make each performance a trip down memory lane.

Leah Mari stars as Vivian Ward, following her award-winning performances in My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music, while Christopher Jaftha takes on the role of Edward Lewis. The cast also includes Thuto Lesedi Gaasenwe, Tiaan Rautenbach, and Daniel Conradie, supported by a large ensemble and a six-piece band.

“We’re so proud to be able to produce the debut South African run of this wonderful modern musical, and to do so with an all-South African cast, crew and band,” said Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management. “The story will take audiences back to the classic film, and they’ll also fall in love with the fantastic music and the incredible performances of our actors, singers, and dancers.”

Due to strong adult themes, this production has a PG rating of 12+. Parental guidance is advised. Terrific Tuesday discounts available. A 20% block booking discount is offered on groups of 20+ on selected shows for specific price categories. Contact

Tickets are available at showtime.co.za or ticketmaster.co.za.