Celebrating Concord Theatricals’ authors, their shows and the people who make theatre happen.
AUTHOR FEATURE
Elizabeth Swados, Theatre Pioneer
Elizabeth Swados elevated the marginalized through plays & musicals of unbridled, limitless creativity. Celebrate Liz with a sampling of her titles!
NOTABLE WORKS
Groundbreaking Women at the Tonys & Pulitzers
Explore the women of Concord whose work has been recognized by the Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Strong, Sharp, Sentimental
Great Roles for Asian Women
From academics to PR geniuses to grifters, these shows center Asian women with grace and emotional force.
The Latest
Explore the most recent articles from Breaking Character, the online editorial platform for Concord Theatricals.
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In Conversation With… Grief: Shows That Engage With The Healing Process
These plays examine how humanity makes sense of grief through moving character portraits and dynamic narrative choices. From trauma to the healing process, every facet of grief is explored and brought to vivid theatrical life.
Rajiv Joseph in Five Plays
Award-winning playwright and screen writer Rajiv Joseph often writes about complex social issues with a distinctly personal touch. Dive deeper into his work, which the L.A. Times called “daring, magnificent and virtuosic.”
College Theatre: Picks for Your 2026/27 Season
This Concord Theatricals list has something for every college or university’s 2026/27 theatre program, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.
Gathering Around Stories: How Reading Plays Together Sparked Play Club
Play Club founder Amy Wheeler shares the inspiring story of the club’s genesis and celebrates the unifying power of reading plays as a community.
The Play’s the Thing: Shows Inspired by Shakespeare
From William Shakespeare’s poems and stage works, contemporary theatremakers have taken the liberty of creating their own unique plays and musicals. Here’s a selection of brilliant and thrilling works inspired by The Bard of Avon.
Lauren Gunderson in Five Plays
Lauren Gunderson is one of America‘s most-produced living playwrights. Get a glimpse of her passionate work with these five plays, exploring science, humanity, overlooked women, human nature, feminism and theatre.