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August Wilson’s American Century Cycle: 10 Plays About the Black Experience in the 20th Century
Discover Wilson’s American Century Cycle — ten plays for each decade of the twentieth century, chronicling the lives of Pittsburgh's Black community.
CELEBRATE SISTERS DAY
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20 Plays and Musicals About Siblings
Ah, brothers and sisters… best of friends or worst of enemies? Concord Theatricals presents some of our favorite shows featuring siblings.
OOB FESTIVAL ALUM SPOTLIGHT
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Playwright Lauren Yee: From SCR’s CrossRoads Project to the CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND World Premiere
Learn about Playwright Lauren Yee’s writing process and experience.
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The Latest
Explore the most recent articles from Breaking Character, the online editorial platform for Concord Theatricals.
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The Truth Behind… Chariots of Fire
Discover the real-life people celebrated in the stage adaptation of the 1981 film, based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams.
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The Latest from @ConcordShows: Summer ’24
Are you up to date on the latest news from Concord Theatricals? Catch up on US highlights from the summer season, including award wins, cast album releases and exciting new titles for your stage.
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The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Summer ’24
As the temperature rises, things are heating up at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest news from our UK office, including new recordings, exciting licensing updates, Olivier Awards wins and more.
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UK Schools Season Planning 2024-25
Ahead of the next school year, here’s a look at the things that students (and teachers) learn from putting on a show! These marvellous Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are sorted into categories focused on learning.
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Neil Simon’s ‘Suite’ Plays Blend Humor with Nostalgia
Get into vacation mode with the three iconic “Suite” plays by award-winning playwright Neil Simon, who was born on the Fourth of July.
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Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. – Delighting Audiences for 45 Years
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of this uproarious farce, we spoke to co-author Billy Van Zandt — and the directors of a few recent productions – to explore the show’s continued success with audiences and creatives alike.