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July 30, 2019

Judy and End of the Rainbow: Playwright Peter Quilter from Stage to Screen

Playwright Peter Quilter chats about his first Broadway play, End of the Rainbow, and its journey to the silver screen in Judy.
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July 29, 2019

Waiting for Poirot

Agatha Christie, the Queen of Mystery, wrote many successful plays in addition to her novels and short stories. From 1945 to 1960, Christie adapted four of her best novels featuring Poirot, and turned them into stage plays, none of which have Poirot as a character. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
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July 24, 2019

The Wizard of Oz 80 Years Later: The Magic Remains

80 years after the film premiere, and an astonishing 119 years after the publication of the novel, The Wizard of Oz remains a cultural treasure, beloved by millions of fans around the world and celebrated in thousands of live performances every year.  
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July 24, 2019

The Lost (and Found) Plays of Agatha Christie

Several long-lost Christie plays are finally being made available to the general public– and to theater companies looking to put on Christie plays that have previously been seen by only a select few audiences.
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July 8, 2019

They’re Still Playing Our Song

What keeps a play fresh? Porchlight Music Theatre seems to have some insight.
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July 3, 2019

The Enduring Relevancy of Neil Simon

How do Neil Simon’s comedies, with their white, mostly middle-class, mostly urban New York Jewish characters, continue to draw audiences across the globe? Why do they hold up for decades after they were written, with nine of his plays surpassing the half-century mark? Dramaturg Susan Myer Silton explores the enduring relevancy of one of the masters of comedy: Neil Simon.
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June 20, 2019

Megan Hill, From Cut to Open – A Magical Collaboration

The bond between playwright and actor can be an incredible one. Playwright Crystal Skillman talks with actor Megan Hill about such magical bond.
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June 14, 2019

A Look Inside A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol

Take a look inside A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol with writers Walton Jones, David Wohl, and Faye Greenberg.
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June 12, 2019

The Evolution of Mann: The Beginning

Four titles, a nine-year gestation, an ever-changing cast, and a forever friendship.
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Featured image for “Playwright Interview: Henry Filloux-Bennett on adapting Nigel Slater’s Toast”
June 11, 2019

Playwright Interview: Henry Filloux-Bennett on adapting Nigel Slater’s Toast

Henry Filloux-Bennett discusses adapting Nigel Slater’s autobiography Toast for the stage, why food is at the heart of the show, and advice for future performers.
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June 6, 2019

Forgiving Gun Violence: The Amish Project Ten Years Later

In 2006, a lone gunman walked into an Amish school house and opened fire. The Nickel Mines shooting inspired the 2009 play The Amish Project, though the subject feels even more familiar, and relevant, than ever before. Check out this interview with playwright Jessica Dickey about The Amish Project ten years later.
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June 6, 2019

19 Things To Know About Gower Champion

In celebration of Gower Champion’s 100th birthday, take a look at these 19 facts about the legendary choreographer, director, actor, and dancer!
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June 5, 2019

The Return of Halley’s Comet: Finding Acceptance

A musical theatre director’s praise of Andrea Green and her work’s impact on students.
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June 5, 2019

10 Tennessee Williams Plays to Perform

Suggestions of Tennessee Williams shows for UK amateur and student groups to perform.
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June 4, 2019

The Women of Wilder

Take a look inside the mind of Thornton Wilder and the women he wrote.
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Featured image for “Playwright Interview: Tabitha Mortiboy on The Amber Trap”
May 30, 2019

Playwright Interview: Tabitha Mortiboy on The Amber Trap

Tabitha Mortiboy shares an insight into writing The Amber Trap.
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Featured image for “Richard Taylor on adapting The Go-Between for the stage”
May 23, 2019

Richard Taylor on adapting The Go-Between for the stage

An interview with composer and lyricist Richard Taylor.
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Featured image for “Gypsy: 60 Years of Iconic Leading Ladies”
May 20, 2019

Gypsy: 60 Years of Iconic Leading Ladies

Gypsy turns 60. In celebration, take a look at these iconic pairings throughout the years.
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May 16, 2019

The Charm of The Awesome 80s Prom

Drama director David O’Hara didn’t expect to fall in love with the 80’s when he directed Ken Davenport’s The Awesome 80s Prom, not once, but twice!
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Featured image for “Playwright Interview: Jack Bradfield of Poltergeist”
May 10, 2019

Playwright Interview: Jack Bradfield of Poltergeist

Jack Bradfield of Poltergeist discusses creating the play Lights Over Tesco Car Park and offers advice on how to stage it yourself.
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Featured image for “Finding the Funny in Motherhood (Parenting!)”
May 3, 2019

Finding the Funny in Motherhood (Parenting!)

MOMologues author Lisa Rafferty talks everything comedy, theatre, and parenthood.
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Featured image for “From the Desk of Licensing: Collegiate Edition”
April 23, 2019

From the Desk of Licensing: Collegiate Edition

Our collegiate licensing team discusses their picks for next year’s perfect season.
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April 23, 2019

Our Picks for the 2019/20 Season: K-12 Edition

If you’re planning a season for K-12 students, this article might be just what you need to get started. Take a look at our picks for the 2019/20 Season for K-12.
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April 16, 2019

Great Roles in Agatha Christie Plays

With the release of expanded The Agatha Christie Collection, which features some plays that were unavailable to the general public for decades, actors have the opportunity to embrace some exciting and challenging new roles. 
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April 16, 2019

Agatha Christie’s Radio and Television Plays

Agatha Christie is well-known for writing for the page and the stage, but it is not common knowledge that she also wrote for radio and television as well. 
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April 15, 2019

From the Desk of Licensing: K-12 Edition

Rosemary Bucher discusses her picks for plays great for K-12 performers.
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Featured image for “10 Plays for University Students”
April 10, 2019

10 Plays for University Students

Great plays and musicals for UK university students to perform.
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April 8, 2019

Top 15 Plays and Musicals About Siblings

Celebrate this Siblings Day with Concord Theatricals’ list of 15 shows all about brothers and sisters.
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April 3, 2019

Who Is The Stranger?

SPOILER ALERT: Artistic Director Mary Jane Hansen muses on Enid Bradshaw, and the central debate in Agatha Christie’s The Stranger.
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Featured image for “Playwright Interview: Phil Porter”
April 3, 2019

Playwright Interview: Phil Porter

Playwright Phil Porter shares an insight in his creative process and rewriting Roman comedy in classical farce Vice Versa.
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Featured image for “Stephen Dolginoff on writing Thrill Me and other musicals inspired by historical fact”
April 1, 2019

Stephen Dolginoff on writing Thrill Me and other musicals inspired by historical fact

An interview with the writer and composer behind Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story.
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March 27, 2019

Our Picks for 2019 Fall Plays

Spring musicals season is winding down, which means it’s time to kick back, open a script, and start thinking about your fall dramas. Take a look at our picks for 2019.
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