2024 Second Stage Theater Production of Mother Play (Joan Marcus)
As the curtain rises on the fall season, the days grow darker – but the spotlight shines brighter! Stay up-to-date with the latest theatre news from Concord Theatricals US, including fresh acquisitions, competition winners and star-studded streaming.
New titles join the Concord Theatricals catalog:
- Mother Play – Paula Vogel’s hilarious and heartbreaking semi-autobiographical portrait of a mother and her two children reveals, through five evictions, timeless truths of love, family and forgiveness.
- An Enemy of the People – Amy Herzog’s crackling adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen classic – first written and performed nearly 150 years earlier – is “a play for our time” (The Hollywood Reporter).
- Pride & Prejudice – Adapted from Andrew Davies’ hit 1995 BBC TV series, this universally adored, critically acclaimed comedy revolves around the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the lively and mischievous daughter of a gentleman from the country, and Darcy, a wealthy and proud lord.
Sing Like A Sponge: The SpongeBob Musical Contest celebrates the beloved cartoon’s 25th anniversary by awarding a complimentary license to under-resourced schools. Learn more about the competition and its winners on Playbill.
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival announces 2024 winners. Discover the playwrights, whose works will be published and available for licensing by Concord Theatricals, on Playbill.
My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert is now streaming in the US, Canada, UK and Ireland. Learn more about the star-studded concert – and find out where to watch – on Playbill.
Beyond the Musical: TYA Plays from Concord Theatricals
Flying peaches! Witches! Dragons! Aesop’s Fables! Commedia dell’arte! We’re highlighting some TYA plays featuring wonderful characters, unique experiences and a variety of styles to delight your young audiences.
Inspiration and Transformation: My Experience at The Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival
Playwright Peighton Robinson recounts her experience at LWNAPF, a weeklong event for college-aged writers, filled with workshops and seminars on playwriting and new play development.
Magnifying Theatrical Mysteries: Plays and Musicals Featuring Sherlock Holmes
These Concord Theatricals titles featuring the great detective offer suspense, chills and surprises – all the thrills associated with great mystery theatre.