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.
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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.
Operas With Nudity: 6 Famous Productions That Bared All (and Why)
Which operas have nudity? Six famous productions, from Maria Ewing’s Salome to the booed Guillaume Tell, and why directors put nudity on the opera stage.
This Week in Musicals: Oct 30, 2026 News Roundup
The Fantasticks starts Broadway previews, The Notebook books a West End home, Lloyd Webber teases Mona Lisa, plus Off-Broadway, album and tour news.
The Producers Songs Explained: Every Number in Order
Every song in Mel Brooks’ The Producers, in order: who sings it, what happens, and why ‘Springtime for Hitler’ became Broadway’s most famous joke.
Sweeney Todd Songs Explained: Every Song in Order
Every song in Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, in order: who sings it, what happens, and why ‘A Little Priest’ and ‘Johanna’ matter. Plus the 2007 film cuts.
Sweeney Todd Characters Explained: Who’s Who
Sweeney Todd is a barber out for revenge on Judge Turpin, helped by Mrs. Lovett. Meet every character, from Johanna and Anthony to Toby and the Beadle.
