March 23, 2023Shows with All-Female Casts From matriarchs to fighter pilots, homemakers to politicians, the women in these stories represent a broad range of experience. Explore this selection of plays and musicals featuring all-female casts.Titles/
March 22, 2023DemocracyWorks: Theatre Creates the Greatest Living Democracy Lea Milanini’s essay about democracy and theatre was chosen as the winner of the Educational Theatre Association’s 2023 DemocracyWorks Essay Competition, sponsored by Concord Theatricals.Community/
March 22, 2023DemocracyWorks: Words, Empathy and Participation Aarush Rompally’s essay about democracy and theatre was chosen as first runner-up of the Educational Theatre Association’s 2023 DemocracyWorks Essay Competition, sponsored by Concord Theatricals.Community/
March 22, 2023DemocracyWorks: Sharing Your Voice Avishi Pandya’s essay about democracy and theatre was chosen as second runner-up of the Educational Theatre Association’s 2023 DemocracyWorks Essay Competition, sponsored by Concord Theatricals.Community/
March 18, 2023One-Woman Shows One female actor is all that’s needed for a theatrical tour-de-force. Explore the intimate world of one-woman shows and the powerful stories they tell in this collection of musicals and plays.Titles/
March 7, 2023Community Theatre: Your 2023 Guide to Season Planning Discover your next community theatre hit! You’re sure to find the perfect show in this dynamic list of musicals and plays for casts of all sizes.Community/Titles/
March 6, 2023The Play’s the Thing: Shows Inspired by Shakespeare From William Shakespeare’s poems and stage works, contemporary theatremakers have taken the liberty of creating their own unique plays and musicals. Here’s a selection of brilliant and thrilling works inspired by The Bard of Avon.Titles/
March 3, 2023In the Heights: 15 Facts for 15 Years On March 9, 2008, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights made Washington Heights the talk of the town. In honor of the musical’s 15-year Broadway anniversary – and in no particular order – here are 15 fun facts and tidbits about the show.Community/Titles/
February 17, 2023Theatre-Inspired Pancakes A delicious treat for theatre lovers! Here are some tasty, theatrically-themed pancake topping ideas, inspired by great shows from The Sound of Music to SIX.Titles/UK/
February 15, 2023My Brother’s Keeper: Q&A with Author Mahad Ali We chatted with playwright Mahad Ali about the inspirations and the characters of his debut play, My Brother’s Keeper, about two refugee brothers who arrive in a small British seaside town and discover love, pain and commmunity.Authors/UK/
February 9, 2023Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!: Laurence Maslon Explores the Groundbreaking Musical Theatre historian Laurence Maslon explores Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in a series of entertaining and informative essays.Titles/
February 7, 2023Bertolt Brecht In Five Plays Discover expressionism, naturalistic and epic theatre through these five plays written by German playwright and theatre practitioner Bertolt Brecht. Find out how he influenced the next generations of writers, actors and audiences.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
February 3, 2023New Cast Albums from Concord Theatricals Recordings Concord Theatricals Recordings has recently re-released several rare and never-before-digitally available cast albums, including William Finn’s Elegies: A Song Cycle and the OBCR of The Grass Harp. Check out these fantastic scores and learn more about the shows they’re from.Titles/
February 1, 2023Meet the Characters from Birds and Bees Meet the four students from Birds and Bees, the latest play by Charlie Josephine. After causing a disruption during a school assembly, four students are forced together to work on an apology statement. Facing their differences, they realise their power to create change.Titles/UK/
January 27, 2023Zombie Prom: The Characters’ Bones Here’s a look at the colorful cast of characters in Zombie Prom, an ebullient musical blending the tuneful sounds of the ‘50s with the chills of a spooky B-movie.Titles/
January 19, 2023Tim Firth on Sheila’s Island Playwright Tim Firth shares a few thoughts on his new comedy Sheila’s Island, a sparkling, sharp-witted, all-female adaptation of his earlier hit Neville’s Island.Titles/
January 1, 2023Show and Author Anniversaries in 2023 2023 marks a milestone for several Concord Theatricals shows and authors. Here’s a list of selected plays, musicals and authors celebrating an anniversary this year.Authors/Titles/
December 19, 2022It’s More Than a Living: Playwrights Working in the TV/Film Space In this feature, learn about playwrights making waves as writers for film and television, and some of their reasons for working in the space.Authors/Titles/
December 13, 2022Plays & Musicals About the Jewish Experience We’ve compiled a list of plays and musicals centered around the Jewish experience. Whether you’re looking to read or produce them, these shows each shine a light on a unique aspect of Jewish culture, tradition and history.Titles/
December 13, 2022A Guide to The Wizard of Oz Concord Theatricals proudly licenses three versions of the musical The Wizard of Oz. Here’s a brief guide to help you distinguish the three titles.Titles/
December 9, 2022Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: A Q&A with Composer Dave Malloy On October 16, 2012, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 premiered in New York City at Ars Nova. This year marks the show’s tenth anniversary – and in honor of the occasion, we sat down with Dave Malloy to chat about the show’s inspirations and journey across its multiple productions.Authors/Titles/
December 2, 2022The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Conversation with Playwright Joel Horwood Playwright Joel Horwood discusses his stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane, describing the challenges and rewards of transferring the fantasy/sci-fi myth from page to stage.Titles/UK/
November 30, 2022The Phenomenon of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” 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.Titles/UK/
November 16, 2022The Sharp Wit of Lorenz Hart: A Conversation with Andy Einhorn Lorenz Hart’s bitingly clever lyrics, with their unpredictable rhymes, elevated musical theatre songwriting to the level of poetry. In this interview, gifted music director and conductor for Broadway and beyond, Andy Einhorn, discusses what makes Hart’s lyrics soar.Authors/Community/
November 9, 2022Summer Camp Memories: A Q&A with the Authors of The Grown-Ups We reached out to the authors of The Grown-Ups to talk about the original, outdoor production of their summer-camp play in 2021, and their recent remounts outside of New York.Authors/Titles/
November 8, 2022Guy Unsworth’s Take on Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em We spoke to playwright Guy Unsworth about his adaptation of the hit 1970s British sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em — the adaptation’s inspirations, the original show’s continued appeal and the experiences of working with the original show’s creator late Raymond Allen.Authors/Titles/UK/
November 1, 2022Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’s Creators on the Teen Edition We chatted with the creators of the West End hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie about the new Teen Edition: advices on putting on and performing in the show for the teachers and students. Put on your heels and step into the world of Jamie New.Authors/UK/
October 31, 2022A Conversation with the Creators of ELEANOR – An American Love Story Eleanor – An American Love Story chronicles the remarkable journey of Eleanor Roosevelt, the shy, insecure aristocrat who was destined to become First Lady of the World. We spoke to the musical’s creators about the show’s inspiration, development and continued appeal.Authors/Titles/
October 28, 2022Edgar Degas in Paris: Interview with Historians and Authors Rosary O’Neill, PhD and Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD To celebrate the 150th anniversary of iconic French artist Edgar Degas’ visit to New Orleans and New York, Degas in New Orleans playwright Rosary Hartel O’Neill and her daughter, Rory O’Neill Schmitt, discuss Degas, Paris, and their new nonfiction book, Edgar Degas in New Orleans.Authors/Titles/
October 27, 2022Celebrated Virgins: Q&A with Creators Katie Elin-Salt & Eleri B. Jones Celebrated Virgins creators Katie Elin-Salt and Eleri B. Jones discuss their creative process in adapting the true story of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby, lifetime partners who were cast off by society in late 18th-century Ireland.Authors/UK/
October 25, 2022The Global Stage: Passport to Sri Lanka This article, part of a series of pieces exploring international theatremakers, takes you to Sri Lanka, where Clutch Plays Theatre produced Nia Vardalos’ Tiny Beautiful Things.Community/
October 17, 2022Love in the Air: Romantic Comedies Explore this list of charming, hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedies, ranging from classic love stories to fresh takes on contemporary relationships.Titles/