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Here’s a list of great plays and musicals for your college or university’s 2024/25 season, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.

From stage to screen, or from screen to stage, these Concord Theatricals plays and musicals inspired – or were inspired by – films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Aimée Hayes, Co-Artistic Director of The Tent Theater Company, discusses her world premiere production of Where Women Go, playwright Tina Howe’s final work for the stage, originally commissioned by Concord Theatricals.

From classmates to coworkers to fellow retirees, the gal pals in these plays and musicals represent a wide array of friendships between and among women.

How Black Mothers Say I Love You, Trey Anthony’s heartfelt examination of Black womanhood and family, explores identity, loss and mother/daughter relationships. We connected with the playwright to discuss her inspirations behind and within this powerful and touching play.

In a magnificent theatre career spanning over seven decades, Chita Rivera wowed Broadway audiences in show after show, always maintaining the highest level of craft and professionalism. Here’s a look at some highlights in the life of an indisputable Broadway icon.

From navigating grandparenthood to enjoying retirement with the best of friends, these picks from Concord Theatricals highlight a slew of juicy roles for senior actors. Take a look below for a variety of plays and musicals featuring prime parts for performers in their later years.

Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano matches his hit Lend Me a Tenor in its doses of comedy while offering a feast of complex comedic roles for female actors.

Celebrated for her lyricism, humor and authenticity, Sarah Ruhl has become one of today’s most decorated and cherished playwrights. Explore the breadth of her storytelling with these five selected works.

Planning your upcoming community theatre season? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for your theatre.

How do you bring the gods of Greek mythology to life on stage for an audience that may not be familiar with their epic tales? Join us for a conversation with Allan M. Nazareno, director of The Lightning Thief at Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong, to find out.

From heartwarming family drama to charming romantic comedy, these titles from the Concord Theatricals catalog are sure to leave audiences feeling warm and fuzzy. Snuggle up and peruse these comfort shows for the stage!

A soulful and funktastic reimagining of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wiz premiered in 1974 and has remained a beloved fan favorite ever since. Celebrate the show’s triumphant return to Broadway with these 10 Fun Facts about The Wiz!

Take a dramatic tour around the globe with this dynamic list of Concord Theatricals plays that take place in locations all over the globe.

As the year is coming to an end, Concord Theatricals is going out with a bang! Check out the latest exciting updates from our U.S. office, including a star-studded anniversary concert, a GRAMMY® Award nomination and more.

Concord Theatricals is keeping busy as 2024 draws to a close! Check out the latest exciting updates from our UK office, including a star-studded anniversary concert, a GRAMMY® Award nomination and more.

What is it like adapting the same story to two different mediums? Joe Tracz, one of the brains behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, knows all about it. We join the writer for a conversation on reshaping Percy’s epic tale.

A playwright and master of the modern short story, Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a pioneer of the late 19th-century Russian school of realism. Explore just a few of his many notable works, from early plays to his most celebrated shows.

Follow playwright Roxy Cook into the fantastical world of A Woman Walks Into a Bank – a powerful portrayal of a country in crisis inspired by childhood fairytales and winner of the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award.

Birthday Candles, playwright Noah Haidle’s look at one woman’s experience with aging over the course of a century, explores the act of baking a cake as a metaphor for growing old. We touched base with playwright Haidle to discuss the special ingredients hidden within his latest work.

Cooking and sharing a delicious meal with your friends and family is an experience sure fill to your heart as much as your stomach. These soulful shows involve preparing and sharing a meal at home, in a restaurant or even an unusual location like a bomb shelter. Wash your hands and get cooking!

Musical theatre is educational! These Concord Theatricals musicals are handily organized into categories focused on learning. From history and literature to costume and set design, this list provides plenty of educational opportunities for everyone.

These Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are designed specifically for young audiences. From classic fairy tales and literary adaptations to charming contemporary stories, these TYA shows are sure to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers!

In November 2017, Thornton Wilder’s beloved tale of Grover’s Corners came to life in Miami, Florida as Our Town (Multilingual), presented in English, Spanish and Creole. We sat down with Miami New Drama’s founder and Artistic Director, Michel Hausmann, to discuss infusing his theatre’s community into a classic.

To celebrate 80 years of Hamlisch, we join the iconic composer’s closest family and collaborators to discuss his enduring legacy.

Did you know that Lorraine Hansberry’s Tony Award-winning play was adapted into a Tony Award-winning musical? Raisin premiered on Broadway on October 18, 1973. To celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, here’s everything you need to know about Raisin… the musical!

Looking for inspiration for your next show? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that are perfect for amateur theatres.

The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up in the Concord Theatricals offices! Catch up on the latest news here.

Catch up on the latest Concord Theatricals UK news, including licensing and concert announcements and festival celebrations.

Saviana Stanescu’s fictional dark comedy about immigration, street clowns and the American Dream premiered off-Broadway in 2008. To celebrate the play’s 15th anniversary, we sat down with the playwright to discuss her work and its enduring relevance.

George Gershwin, musical genius, was born 125 years ago, on September 26, 1898. In honor of this milestone, we’ve compiled a list of 12.5 interesting facts about the great American composer.

David Morris, author and editor of CollectingChristie.com, explores Agatha Christie’s theatrical work by sharing some fascinating highlights from his vast collection of Christie memorabilia.