Baz Luhrmann launched his first production of La Bohème on 28 July 1990 at the Sydney Opera House, Australia. He then went on to direct two more Australian productions of Puccini's opera in 1993 and 1996, including a televised performance in 1993 that is available to buy on DVD.

Following the success of his previous productions of La Bohème, Luhrmann took his magnificent opera to US theatres in 2002. After a six week sell-out run in in San Fransisco's Curran Theatre, Luhrmann's production was launched on Broadway in December 2002 to excellent reviews from fans and critics alike. The production went on to win two Tony Awards - Best Scenic Design for Catherine Martin and Best Lighting for Nigel Levings - as well as a special ensemble award for the eight principal actors rotating in the lead roles of Mimi, Rodolfo, Musetta and Marcello. La Bohème's Broadway run finished on 29 June 2003. On 9 January 2004, the production began a new season in Los Angeles. La Bohème played in Los Angeles from 9 January 2004 until 7 March 2004 at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 North Grand Ave (www.taperahmanson.com).

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