Wicked vs The Wizard of Oz: How the Stories Connect
How Wicked connects to The Wizard of Oz: what the musical borrows from Baum’s book and the 1939 film, what it changes, and how the timelines fit.
18 gifts for musical theatre fans: Hamilton, Les Mis, Wicked, Phantom, SIX and Sweeney Todd cast albums, Hal Leonard songbooks, Broadway books and stocking stuffers.
How Wicked connects to The Wizard of Oz: what the musical borrows from Baum’s book and the 1939 film, what it changes, and how the timelines fit.
Every Mamma Mia! character explained: Donna, Sophie, Sam, Bill, Harry, Tanya, Rosie and Sky, with their ABBA songs and what drives each one.
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: the filmed show on Disney+, Broadway at the Richard Rodgers, the US tour and the West End, plus lottery tips. Checked Oct 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Meet every Hairspray character: Tracy, Edna, Penny, Seaweed, Link, Velma and Motormouth Maybelle, plus their big songs and the Hairspray Live! cast.
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: the three Alisons, Bruce, Helen, Joan and the Bechdel kids, with their key songs and why the show hits so hard.