Celebrating Concord Theatricals’ authors, their shows and the people who make theatre happen.
AUTHOR FEATURE
Meet John Doe: An Interview with Creators Andrew Gerle and Eddie Sugarman
Meet John Doe, based on Frank Capra’s beloved film, is a hopeful new Depression-era musical. Meet the show’s creators in this interview!
JUST FOR FUN
QUIZ: Which Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical Are You?
From Oklahoma! to The Sound of Music, each musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein has its own personality. Which one matches yours?
SEASON PLANNING (UK)
UK Amateur Theatre Season Planning Guide 2025-26
Looking for your next show-stopping shows in the new season? Here’s a dynamic selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles perfect for your audience.
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A Planning Guide for University Theatre – 2025/6 Season
From genre-defying contemporary works to classic stories, these plays and musicals are ideal for your upcoming productions or showcases at university or drama school.
Newly Available for Licensing – September 2025 (US)
Time to return to school… and to the stage! These titles are newly available for licensing from Concord Theatricals in the US in September 2025.
Newly Available for Licensing – September 2025 (UK)
Back to school means back to the stage… Check out these titles, newly available for licensing from Concord Theatricals in the UK in September 2025!
Plays and Musicals Adapted from Novels
Explore your favorite novels, reimagined as unforgettable plays and musicals! Celebrate Read a Book Day with stories that leap from the page to the stage.
Play by Play: The Theatrical Works of Agatha Christie
How many Of Agatha Christie’s plays are comedies? How many feature Hercule Poirot? Where do most of them take place? Here’s a playful breakdown of Dame Agatha’s plays – by the numbers.
Popular Comedies for High Schools
Choosing the right comedy for a high school production can set the stage for a fun, unforgettable experience for both student performers and the audience. Here are some of our most popular and well-loved comedies for teens.