Guides
Beginner guides, plot explainers, and first-timer handbooks for major musicals.
Mamma Mia! Characters Explained: Who’s Who
Every Mamma Mia! character explained: Donna, Sophie, Sam, Bill, Harry, Tanya, Rosie and Sky, with their ABBA songs and what drives each one.
Musicals Like Mamma Mia!: 10 Feel-Good Shows
Loved Mamma Mia!? Here are 10 feel-good musicals like it, from jukebox hits to pop-score comedies, and why each one clicks for ABBA fans everywhere.
Where to Watch Hamilton: Disney+, Broadway & Tour
Where to watch Hamilton: the filmed show on Disney+, Broadway at the Richard Rodgers, the US tour and the West End, plus lottery tips. Checked Oct 2026.
Musicals Like Sweeney Todd: 10 Dark Shows to See
Loved Sweeney Todd? Here are 10 dark, thrilling musicals like it, from Sondheim classics to gothic thrillers, and why each one clicks for Sweeney fans.
Love Never Dies Songs Explained: Every Song in Order
Every Love Never Dies song explained in order, from Til I Hear You Sing to Devil Take the Hindmost, and how the score continues The Phantom of the Opera.
Musicals Like Hamilton: 10 Shows to See Next
Loved Hamilton? Here are 10 musicals like Hamilton, from history-making shows to hip-hop and pop scores, with why each one clicks for Hamilton fans.
Hairspray Characters Explained: Tracy, Edna & More
Meet every Hairspray character: Tracy, Edna, Penny, Seaweed, Link, Velma and Motormouth Maybelle, plus their big songs and the Hairspray Live! cast.
Rock of Ages Characters Explained: Who’s Who
Every Rock of Ages character explained: Drew, Sherrie, Stacee Jaxx, Lonny, Dennis, Franz, Hertz and Justice, with their big songs and story arcs.
Fun Home Characters Explained: Alison, Bruce and the Family
Fun Home characters explained: the three Alisons, Bruce, Helen, Joan and the Bechdel kids, with their key songs and why the show hits so hard.
Miss Saigon Characters Explained: Who’s Who in the Musical
Every Miss Saigon character explained: Kim, Chris, the Engineer, John, Ellen, Thuy and Tam, with their big songs and what really drives each one.