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December 18, 2024

2024 @ConcordShows Roundup

Awards and acquisitions and concerts, oh my! 2024 has been full of excitement for Concord Theatricals and our authors – check out these highlights of the year from our U.S. office.
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December 18, 2024

2024 @ConcordUKShows Roundup

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at the latest exciting updates from the U.K. office, including multiple awards wins at the GRAMMY® and Olivier Awards, a new partnership and piping hot acquisition news.
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December 17, 2024

Jazzy Musicals

With soul-stirring rhythms and unforgettable melodies, musicals with jazz-infused scores bring a vibrant energy perfect for audiences craving the bold and exciting. Check out these musicals set to jazzy tunes!
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December 17, 2024

Peter Pan and GOSH

Explore the history behind J.M Barrie’s enchanting tale, including the play’s unique relationship with the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, UK.
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December 10, 2024

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: A Guide to Screen and Stage

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a sparkling Broadway musical adapted from the beloved 1954 film. So how do the film and stage versions differ? Here’s a handy breakdown of the film and its stage adaptation.
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December 3, 2024

A Profound Kind of Intimacy: A Conversation with Playwright Rachel Bonds

Rachel Bonds’ brilliant plays – including Jonah, Anniversary, Five Mile Lake, Swimmers and Sundown, Yellow Moon – explore themes of growth, moving on, and a universality of space. In this exclusive interview, the playwright discusses her work and its inspiration.
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November 7, 2024

Unlikely Friendships in Musicals

A lion, a scarecrow, a tin man and a farm girl? A dog and a bird? A glamorous evangelist and a two-bit criminal? Somehow, these mismatched individuals find the joy of friendship in musicals from Concord Theatricals.
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November 5, 2024

Women Across Generations: Shows Featuring Female Characters of All Ages

These dynamic plays and musicals feature older women and younger women interacting – as mothers and daughters, mentors and students, or friends and colleagues.
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October 15, 2024

UK Amateur Theatre Season Planning Guide 2024-25

Need some fresh ideas for your next theatre show? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s a dynamic selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for you and your audience.
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October 3, 2024

Thank You, Teachers

To honor the wonderful educators who motivate young theatre artists, Concord Theatricals authors thank their most inspiring teachers.
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October 2, 2024

The Latest from @ConcordShows: Fall ’24

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 here.
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October 2, 2024

The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Autumn ’24

The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest news from our London office.
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September 30, 2024

Mother-Daughter Scholars Dr. Rosary O’Neill and Dr. Rory O’Neill Schmitt Celebrate Success in Ireland

Concord playwright Rosary O’Neill and her daughter and collaborator, Rory O’Neill Schmitt, discuss their recent residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Center in Ireland, their new book, and several upcoming projects.
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September 30, 2024

Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None: Meet the Characters

Here’s a look at each of the characters in Christie’s masterful suspense thriller, set on a remote island. All are potential victims, but which of them is the killer?
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September 25, 2024

Community Theatre: Your Guide to Season Planning

Need some fresh show ideas for your community theatre? Concord Theatricals is here to help! Find your next hit in this dynamic selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles for your next season.
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September 19, 2024

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.
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September 18, 2024

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.
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September 6, 2024

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.
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August 29, 2024

QUIZ: Which Character from Heathers The Musical Are You?

Ms. Fleming might think that all teenagers are the same, but we know that each student at Westerberg High is beautiful in their own way! Take the quiz below to find out which iconic character from Heathers The Musical is most like you.
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August 28, 2024

Surrendering to Connection: A Conversation with No One Is Forgotten Author Winter Miller

Miller’s dark, moving one-act, which follows the relationship between hostages Lali and Beng, has reached the hearts of an array of theatergoers.
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August 7, 2024

Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem at Trinity Rep Shines a Light on the Marginalized in America

Director Curt Columbus and lead actor Angela Brazil discuss Sarah Ruhl’s brilliant dramatic comedy Becky Nurse of Salem, which they recently presented at Trinity Rep in Providence, Rhode Island.
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July 30, 2024

2024 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight

As the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival fast approaches, here’s a quick guide to Concord Theatrical shows for you to discover.
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July 30, 2024

Titanic Words, by Joe Iconis

Joe Iconis, celebrated composer/lyricist of several hit shows, including Be More Chill, Family Album and Things to Ruin, shares his reaction to Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s revelatory musical Titanic.
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July 19, 2024

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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July 9, 2024

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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July 9, 2024

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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June 26, 2024

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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June 26, 2024

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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June 19, 2024

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.
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June 14, 2024

Women and Show Biz: A Conversation with Playwright Peter Quilter

The prolific playwright discusses Curtain Up!, Glorious, The Actress and End of the Rainbow – four unique plays exploring the lives of strong leading women in show business.
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June 13, 2024

A Pan of Buttermilk Biscuits: Purlie Victorious and Sustenance

Hasna Muhammad, daughter of playwright/actor Ossie Davis, reflects on her father’s play Purlie Victorious and its connection to food and sustenance.
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June 5, 2024

Tony Award-Winning Plays and Musicals from Concord Theatricals

Peruse the Concord Theatricals shows that have been honored over the years on Broadway’s biggest night.
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