February 9, 2025The Truth Behind… SIXLearn all about the musical’s historical characters, from long-reigning queen Catherine of Aragon to Henry VIII’s survivor, Catherine Parr.Titles/
February 1, 2025The Truth Behind… War PaintBeauty titans take the stage in this musical retelling of the rivalry between trailblazers Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein.Titles/
November 30, 2022The Phenomenon of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”Since its 1945 premiere in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” has continued to inspire. We explore the song’s cultural impact through the world of football and charity singles.Titles/UK/
October 31, 2022A Conversation with the Creators of ELEANOR – An American Love StoryEleanor – An American Love Story chronicles the remarkable journey of Eleanor Roosevelt, the shy, insecure aristocrat who was destined to become First Lady of the World. We spoke to the musical’s creators about the show’s inspiration, development and continued appeal.Authors/Titles/
April 28, 2022Falsettos: Three Decades of Love and HeartbreakWilliam Finn and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical Falsettos is a contemporary look at family, relationships, bar mitvahs, baseball and AIDS. Here’s the story of how this landmark musical came to be.Titles/
April 19, 2022Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope – Fifty Years LaterDon’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, Micki Grant’s groundbreaking musical celebration of the Black experience in America, opened on Broadway on April 19, 1972. Fifty years later, here’s a look at this innovative, history-making musical revue.Titles/
April 14, 2022The Truth Behind… TitanicApril 14, 2022 marked the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Read about the real-life figures that inspired Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s epic musical.Titles/
March 5, 2021Musicals Featuring Notable Women in HistoryFrom the worlds of show biz, politics, literature and business, these women made an indelible mark on humanity. Celebrate their achievements with this list of dynamic musicals about renowned historical figures.Titles/
December 18, 2020The Truth Behind… Annie Get Your GunIrving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun brought classic Wild West shows to the musical stage. Discover the colorful history of the real people behind the characters in Annie Get Your Gun.Titles/
December 11, 2020The Truth Behind… Funny GirlSome of the truth behind Funny Girl is anything but funny. Discover the history of some of musical theatre’s most beloved characters.Titles/
November 18, 2020The Truth Behind… EvitaWho was the real Eva Perón? And did she ever meet Che Guevara? In this segment of our ongoing series, we take a look at the real-life figures behind the characters in Evita.Titles/
October 20, 2020The Truth Behind… BarnumThe musical Barnum presents a delightfully vibrant and entertaining portrait of The Greatest Showman and his cohorts. But who were the real-life figures behind these colorful characters?Titles/