Guides
Beginner guides, plot explainers, and first-timer handbooks for major musicals.
Hairspray Songs Explained: Every Song in the Musical, in Order
Every song in Hairspray the musical, in order by act: who sings it, what happens, and how the 2007 film and NBC’s Hairspray Live! changed the list.
El diluvio que viene: el musical, reparto y canciones
El diluvio que viene es la versión española de Aggiungi un posto a tavola, estrenada en Madrid en 1977. Historia, argumento, repartos y canciones.
Into the Woods Characters Explained: Every Wish, Every Wolf
Into the Woods follows the Baker, his Wife, the Witch, Cinderella, Jack and Little Red into the woods for a wish. Meet every character and their songs.
Musicals Like Dear Evan Hansen: 10 Emotional Shows
If Dear Evan Hansen moved you, see Next to Normal next, then Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home and The Outsiders. 10 emotional musicals with songs to start.
Famous Musical Theatre Characters: 25 to Know
The most famous musical theatre characters, from the Phantom and Elphaba to Javert, Roxie Hart and Hamilton, with what makes each role iconic.
Musicals Like Wicked: 10 Shows for Ozians to See Next
Loved Wicked? See The Wiz next for a return to Oz, then Frozen, Matilda and Pippin. 10 musicals with magic, friendship and big belting songs.
Musicals Like SIX: 10 Pop Musicals to See Next
Loved SIX? Try & Juliet next for its pop-hit score and feminist rewrite, then Hamilton, Heathers and Operation Mincemeat. 10 picks with songs to start.
The Producers Characters Explained: Max, Leo & Carmen Ghia
The Producers centers on Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, but Carmen Ghia steals scenes. Who’s who in Mel Brooks’ musical, from Ulla to Franz Liebkind.
SIX the Musical Characters Explained: Meet the Six Queens
SIX stars Henry VIII’s six wives as pop stars competing over who suffered most. Meet each queen, her real fate, her solo and the pop divas behind it.
Musicals Like Hadestown: 10 Shows to See Next
Loved Hadestown? Start with Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, then try Once, Bright Star and Come From Away. 10 picks with songs to start.