Guides
Beginner guides, plot explainers, and first-timer handbooks for major musicals.
Javert in Les Misérables: Who Is the Inspector Who Hunts Prisoner 24601?
Who is Javert in Les Misérables? The inspector who hunts Prisoner 24601, his backstory in Hugo’s novel, his songs in the musical, his fate, and every famous Javert from Roger Allam to Russell Crowe.
Musicals Like Rent: 10 Shows to See Next
Loved Rent? Here are 10 musicals like Rent, from rock scores to found-family stories, with why each one clicks for Rent fans and where to start.
Patrick Wilson in The Phantom of the Opera: How Broadway’s Curly Became Raoul
Patrick Wilson played Raoul in the 2004 Phantom of the Opera film. How the two-time Tony nominee got the role, sang it himself, and what he did next.
Hairspray Live! Cast: Who Played Who in NBC’s 2016 Musical
Who was in Hairspray Live!? The full cast of NBC’s December 7, 2016 broadcast, from Maddie Baillio and Ariana Grande to Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein, plus ratings and the soundtrack.
Rent the Musical: Complete Guide to Songs, Cast & More
Everything about Rent the musical: story, songs, cast, where to watch in the US and London, runtime and age guide, all on one page.
How Long Are Musicals? Runtimes of Popular Shows
Popular Broadway musicals run 2½ to 2¾ hours with one intermission. See verified runtimes for Rent, Hamilton, Wicked, Chicago and more.
Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Concert Cast: Who Played Who in the 1995 Dream Cast
Who was in the Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Concert? The full 1995 Dream Cast, where each star came from, the 17 Valjeans encore, and how Americans saw it on PBS.
Where to Watch Rent the Musical in 2026 and 2027
Rent isn’t on Broadway or touring the US right now. Here’s where to see it on stage in the US and London, and where to stream the 2005 movie.
Is Rent OK for Kids? Age Rating & Parents’ Guide
Rent is recommended for ages 13–14+ on stage and the film is PG-13. What parents should know about its themes, language and content.
How Long Is Rent the Musical? Runtime & Intermission
Rent runs about 2 hours 30 minutes with one intermission in US productions and 2 hours 45 minutes in London. End times, prices and ticket tips.