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November 25, 2025

“The Impossible Dream” – An Anthem of Hope

Sixty years after its creation, “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha still inspires us to strive for a better world. Here’s a look at the creation, history and enduring power of a musical theatre gem.
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November 19, 2025

Bon Appetit! Shows Set in Restaurants

From the innovative reimagination of classics to heartfelt contemporary stories, here’s a delectable feast of shows set in dining establishments.
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November 10, 2025

The Truth Behind… Calendar Girls

Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls brings to life the bittersweet and inspirational journey of a group of Yorkshire women who captured hearts globally with their unconventional method of raising money for cancer research. But who were the real Calendar Girls?
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November 9, 2025

Plays Inspired by True Events

From inspiring tales of courage and morality, to somber investigations of the depths to which humanity can sink, reality has often formed the basis of some of Broadway’s greatest theatrical works.
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November 5, 2025

Newly Available for Licensing – November 2025 (US)

We’re grateful to say that new theatre is headed your way! Check out these titles, newly available for licensing in November from Concord Theatricals in the US.
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November 5, 2025

Newly Available for Licensing – November 2025 (UK)

We’re thankful for new theatre! Check out these titles that are newly available for licensing in November from Concord Theatricals in the UK.
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October 31, 2025

K-12 Spring Musicals 2026

It’s time to choose your spring musical! Where will you take your audience this year? Here’s a broad variety of exciting musicals for your school – from classics to the cutting edge – arranged by setting.
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October 22, 2025

Melody and Mastery: Celebrating Maury Yeston at 80

In honor of the Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist’s 80th birthday, we’re exploring nine (get it?) facets of his extraordinary professional and artistic journey.
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October 21, 2025

Deliciously Evil: Fabulous Villains to Play on Stage

Sometimes it feels good to be bad! Delight in a little villainy with our list of the most deliciously devilish characters to play on stage.
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October 16, 2025

Community Theatre: Consider These Plays & Musicals, 2025-26

Need some new ideas for your community theatre? Here’s an assortment of great shows for you to consider, from thrillers to farces to crowd-pleasing musicals.
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October 15, 2025

Plays & Musicals for Spooky Season

Looking for campy chills, or do you prefer terrifying thrills? Discover hilarious haunts and seriously scary stories to celebrate Halloween and fall.
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October 10, 2025

Arthur Miller in Five Plays

Known for works offering piercing insight and critique of American culture, Miller centered the common person in tragedies of epic proportions, earning a place as one of the greatest American dramatists of the 20th century.
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October 6, 2025

Adaptations for Professional Theatres

Discover adaptations that are perfect for professional theatres, from stage versions of ancient myths or 18th-century novels to contemporary response plays that reimagine “the canon” from the perspective of women.
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October 5, 2025

Newly Available for Licensing – October 2025 (US)

It’s time to “fall” for these titles, newly available for licensing from Concord Theatricals in the US.
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October 5, 2025

Newly Available for Licensing – October 2025 (UK)

It’s officially autumn! Check out these titles that are newly available for licensing from Concord Theatricals in the UK.
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October 4, 2025

Monstersongs and Monster Shows

Rob Rokicki’s musical Monstersongs is populated with frightening, if misunderstood, creatures. Check out these chilling beasts, along with other plays and musicals featuring characters often regarded as “monsters”!
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September 26, 2025

Great Roles for Latine Actors

From an irrepressible bodega owner to a self-absorbed NFL running back to a successful middle-aged novelist, these characters demonstrate the width and breadth of the Latine experience.
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September 19, 2025

One-Person Shows

With inspiring musicals, uproarious comedies and heart-stopping dramas, this list of solo shows is sure to include the perfect title for your next production.
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September 18, 2025

Most-Produced Plays and Playwrights of 2025-2026

Concord Theatricals is honored to be the home of many of the Most-Produced Plays and Playwrights, as reported by American Theatre Magazine. Take a minute and get to know these authors and titles further below!
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September 18, 2025

Gather Around, It’s Time to Cook! Shows About Cooking

Cooking and sharing a delicious meal is an experience sure fill to your heart as much as your stomach. These soulful plays and musicals involve preparing a meal or center a favorite dish like soup or sweets. Wash your hands and get cooking (or eating)!
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September 15, 2025

Shows for Senior Groups

Here are some picks for retirement homes, senior readers’ theatre programs and other senior groups to bring to life using performers in their later years.
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September 5, 2025

A Planning Guide for University Theatre – 2025/6 Season

From genre-defying contemporary works to classic stories, these plays and musicals are ideal for your upcoming productions or showcases at university or drama school.
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September 3, 2025

Comfort Shows

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!
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September 2, 2025

Newly Available for Licensing – September 2025 (US)

Time to return to school… and to the stage! These titles are newly available for licensing from Concord Theatricals in the US in September 2025.
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September 2, 2025

Newly Available for Licensing – September 2025 (UK)

Back to school means back to the stage… Check out these titles, newly available for licensing from Concord Theatricals in the UK in September 2025!
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September 1, 2025

Play by Play: The Theatrical Works of Agatha Christie

How many of Agatha Christie’s plays are comedies? How many feature Hercule Poirot? Where do most of them take place? Here’s a playful breakdown of Dame Agatha’s plays – by the numbers.
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August 23, 2025

Media Multi-Hyphenates: Playwrights in Film & TV

From musicals and historical dramas to sci-fi and fantasy, the silver screen provides a creative playground where theatrical writers can thrive. Learn more about these Concord Theatricals authors currently working in film and television.
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August 18, 2025

UK Schools Season Planning 2025-26

This hand-picked selection of shows, from spellbinding musicals to cutting-edge contemporary dramas, is sure to include a title that fits your needs.
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August 14, 2025

2025 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight

Check out our publications of productions premiering at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including the winning titles of the Women’s Prize for Playwriting and the Untapped Awards.
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August 13, 2025

K-12 Theatre: Consider These Plays & Musicals, 2025-26

Need some new ideas for your school theatre program? Here’s an assortment of great plays and musicals for you to consider, from well-known hits to hidden gems.
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August 9, 2025

As Seen on TV: Plays & Musicals Connected to Television

The theatre: a few thousand years older than television. Here’s a collection of plays and musicals that started on stage, moved from the small screen to the stage, or reflect on the impact of TV on culture.
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August 7, 2025

Shows for Book Lovers

From A Tale of Two Cities to Fun Home to The Phantom of the Opera, literary adaptations are a proud theatrical tradition. Celebrate reading with a list of Concord Theatricals titles that are sure to pique the interest of any bookworm.
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