Jonathan Larson Archives - Matinee Musicals

Full cast revealed for West End revival of RENT as booking extends to March 2027

08-07-26 The full principal cast has been announced for the highly anticipated West End revival of Jonathan Larson's RENT, with a host of rising musical theatre stars joining Stranger Things actor Gaten Matarazzo when the production opens in London this autumn. Producers have also confirmed that, due to overwhelming demand, booking has now been extended until 27 March 2027, just days after tickets first went on sale. Joining the previously […]

July 8, 2026

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Our guide to the greatest LGBTQIA+ musicals

The greatest LGBTQIA+ musicals Updated 01-06-26 We list the important shows with LGBTQIA+ themes that have shared histories, celebrated communities, given strength, touched, entertained and uplifted audiences across the world. 🎭❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍🎭 My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) (2021) Written and performed by Rob Madge, My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a one-person autobiographical play that celebrates the joys and challenges of growing up […]

June 1, 2026