The Sydney Lyric opened in 1997 and has a history of welcoming legendary international performers and productions. Acquired by Foundation Theatres in 2011, it has now become a staple of the NSW musical theatre scene, hosting World Premieres, including Strictly Ballroom the Musical and Dream Lover, Australian Premieres including Legally Blonde the Musical, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Matilda the Musical, and successful runs of smash hit musicals such as Annie, Grease, War Horse, The Book of Mormon and Saturday Night Fever.