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Whether you need a laugh or a think, these kinds of plays (and our recommendations to suit them) are the ones you must read between high school graduation and college graduation. Get a head start on your theatrical journey by infusing your reading list with these new plays!

From stirring examinations of the passions and romances that inspired these great wordsmiths to nuanced biographies and even alternate histories, these shows honor the power of poetry and of its creators.

Whether reckoning with thorny aspects of human existence, acting as faithful adaptations of children’s classics, or simply as a way to bring vibrancy to the stage, the animals found in these shows are every variety of wild and wonderful!

Explore the depths of this brilliant and beautiful ocean – complete with quirky sea creatures and catchy tunes — in the deeply moving, vibrant show for any audience, Finn, by hearing directly from the authors!

On the brink of a new season, check out these titles, newly available as of August from Concord Theatricals in the US.

Whether you seek comforting characters or a challenging adventure, check out these titles, newly available as of August from Concord Theatricals in the UK.

Explore the collection of nineteen Wicked Lit plays adapted from short horror literature currently available for licensing from Concord Theatricals for your school, theatre or site-specific venue, as described by co-founder of Unbound Productions and playwright, Jonathan Josephson.

Whether supportive, competitive, annoying, endearing or even strained, the bond of sisterhood is fascinating and full of depth for actors to examine when bringing their stories to life. Explore the relationship between sisters with these shows available from Concord Theatricals.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Creators Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts discuss the show’s creation, history and enduring success.

Since its introduction as a novella in 1843, Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of greed, ghosts and growth has become a holiday classic and creatives continue to adapt it, whether performed with Dickensian costume and dialogue or in a contemporary context.

Whatever your personality, there’s sure to be a Shakespeare heroine that speaks to what makes you, well, you. From sharp-tongued lovers to dutiful daughters, proud and independent nobles to gifted artists, the Bard’s leading ladies shine with intelligence and wit.

One of the American theatre’s most psychologically exacting and sharp playwrights as well as one of only two playwrights to win three Pulitzer Prizes in Drama, Edward Albee created an enduring body of work whose legacy has stood the test of time.

From classics to brand-new works, here are some great ideas for every community theatre, including gut-busting comedies, heart-stopping dramas and crowd-pleasing musicals.

Ambition, power, justice. In this edition of the “In Conversation With…” series, Breaking Character explores work that delve into political systems across the world and the often-polarizing figures that inhabit them.

June is jam-packed with new plays and musicals to license – some might even say it’s bustin’ out all over! Check out these titles, newly available as of June from Concord Theatricals in the US.

Just because it’s June, here are some new plays and musicals to license! Check out these titles, newly available as of June from Concord Theatricals in the UK.

The Laramie Project remains one of the most moving and heart-rending theatrical experiences in recent memory. Explore the history of the play’s creation and its storied legacy with this next entry in Breaking Character’s “The Truth Behind…” series.

The Concord Theatricals Concert Library is the proud home of the songs that have anchored us through graduations, funerals and moments of political change – songs that endure because they strive for mutual connection.

In this edition of the “In Conversation with…” series, Breaking Character presents a sampling of shows that respond to a kind of tragedy that has sadly become a common reality and the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States: gun violence.

A playwright, screenwriter and TV writer adept at balancing the intimate with the universal, Lauren Yee is an accomplished and widely produced voice in American theatre. Here’s a selection of five of Yee’s celebrated plays.

Hot people read plays! This summer, infuse your reading list with plays, and find your perfect read (or two or three) for a summer of adventure, intrigue, laughs and/or relaxation.

Classic or contemporary, silly or serious, comedy or drama, find out which musical best suits your personality.

Check out these titles, newly available as of May from Concord Theatricals in the US.

Bask in the vitality of spring – and also these new plays and musicals to perform! Check out titles newly available to license as of May from Concord Theatricals in the UK.

Since its 1945 premiere in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” has continued to inspire. We explore the song’s cultural impact through the world of football and charity singles.

David Henry Hwang speaks to issues of race, culture and self-image with sharp wit and deep intelligence. Explore this sampling of his challenging, engaging work.

Peruse our shows that have been selected for the distinguished Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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.

This Earth Day, plant some story seeds with a cultivated collection of plays about the environment.

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.”

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.

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.