September 7, 2022Your Guide to Holiday Shows! The -ber months have arrived! Get a head start on programming your next holiday show — explore this list of plays and musicals that’ll fill your audience with seasonal mirth.Titles/
September 6, 2022Return to Clown Bar: Adam Szymkowicz on His New Sequel Clown Bar 2 is a hilariously wackadoo sequel to the enormously popular Clown Bar. Playwright Adam Szymkowicz, author of Kodachrome and Marion, or the True Tale of Robin Hood, recounts the tale of the show’s birth.Playwrights/Titles/
August 23, 2022In Focus: Ryan Scott Oliver on 35mm In celebration of the ten years since the premiere of 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, we sat down with the rockin’ composer Ryan Scott Oliver to dig into his artistic process and chat about the collaboration that inspired the show.Authors/Titles/
August 22, 2022So Far: A History of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Allegro Theatre historian Bert Fink recounts the birth of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark “concept musical,” an experimental work that broke new ground on Broadway.Titles/
August 9, 2022Slam Dunks for the Stage: Shows About Sports Ready to move from the field to the footlights? Whether you’re a sports fanatic or content to stick to the stage, these plays will leave you wanting to join the team.Titles/Featured/
August 5, 2022Notable Bibliophile Characters These Concord Theatricals titles feature literary lovers. Explore the list to find a show expressing your inner book nerdiness on stage!Titles/
August 4, 20222022 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight Here’s our hand-picked selection of titles from the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival — GirlPlay, MUSTARD and SHEWOLVES. Join the Festival’s 75th anniversary celebration by attending the performances in person or buying a script from Concord Theatricals’ website.Titles/UK/
August 2, 2022QUIZ: Which Character from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Are YOU? Are you as sour as a stepsister, or as righteous and kind as Prince Christopher? Take this quick quiz to find out which character from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is your perfect fit.Community/Titles/
July 27, 2022QUIZ: Find Out Your Next Summer Read Take this quiz to find scripts that are perfect for your summer holiday!Titles/
July 26, 2022The Beaux Stratagem: A Final Collaboration Actor/writer/comedian Kevin Stevens recounts his experience performing in a production of The Beaux’ Stratagem, George Farquar’s 1707 farce, which was adapted by Thornton Wilder and further adapted by Ken Ludwig.Titles/
July 25, 2022How To Be Brave: Q&A with Siân Owen Siân Owen’s one-woman play follows Katie’s adventure around Newport with a stolen BMX. We spoke to Owen about her monologue, her inspirations and her relationship to Newport.Playwrights/Titles/
July 14, 2022Vive la France! French Plays and Musicals For Bastille Day, we’re celebrating all things French! From 13 Rue de l’Amour to Victor/Victoria, here are some Concord plays and musicals that are très très français.Titles/
July 13, 2022Puffs: A Charming Chat with Author Matt Cox It’s been five years since the off-Broadway premiere of Puffs! To celebrate, we had a chat with playwright Matt Cox about how the show was written and staged for the first time, and the enduring impact it’s had on audiences worldwide.Playwrights/Titles/
July 8, 2022Sun & Fun: Plan Your Next Summer Stock Season Here’s a handy guide to help you plan your next summer season, with suggestions for a family musical, an alternative musical, a straight play and a rock show.Titles/
July 5, 2022Bully No More! – A Conversation with Creator Elaine Davida Sklar Bully No More! explores the repercussions of bullying and celebrates the power of individuals to band together and stand up for what’s right. An updated 2022 version of the musical is now available, so we spoke to the show’s creator about its themes and impact.Authors/Titles/
June 28, 2022120 Facts About Richard Rodgers Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Oklahoma! and other beloved musicals, was born 120 years ago. To celebrate, we’ve compiled 120 facts about the legendary composer.Authors/
June 27, 2022Sex Cells: A Conversation with Playwright Anna Longaretti Sex Cells, a funny and poignant play set in the busy call centre for a sex toy manufacturer, has delighted audiences worldwide since its London debut in 2013. Playwright Anna Longaretti discusses the play, its themes and its continued relevance.Titles/Authors/Playwrights/
June 22, 202210,000 Performances and Counting: A Conversation with Playwright David Tristram David Tristram is one of the UK’s most popular playwrights – his comedies have been performed more than 10,000 times by professional and amateur companies worldwide. We caught up with the man behind the mask to learn more.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
June 20, 2022The 39 Steps: Page to Screen to Stage Patrick Barlow’s hilarious and fast-paced whodunit is a theatrical treat. But before it was a hit play, The 39 Steps was a bestselling novel and several hit films. Here’s a look at The 39 Steps, from page to screen to stage.Titles/
June 10, 2022May Queen: A Conversation with Playwright Frankie Meredith Playwright Frankie Meredith, author of May Queen, discusses her play, her inspirations and her relationship to Coventry.Authors/UK/
June 8, 2022Pride Timeline: 50+ Years of LGBTQ+ Plays and Musicals In celebration of Pride Month, here’s a timeline of influential and groundbreaking LGBTQ-themed plays and musicals, placed in the context of queer history.Titles/
June 2, 2022Shows With Flexible Casting Whether you’re looking for a show with a small cast covering multiple roles or a piece with an optional ensemble, this list of plays and musicals is hand-picked to fit performance groups of any size.Titles/
May 24, 2022Thornton Wilder: New Short Documentary Released In recognition of Thornton Wilder’s 125th anniversary, a new short documentary called Thornton Wilder: It’s Time has been released. The 18-minute video features archival photos, letters, video and interviews, along with commentary from professional theatre makers.Uncategorized/
May 16, 2022Richard Rodgers: The Sound of PEGOT Richard Rodgers was the first person to obtain a Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Here’s a look at the decorated works that earned Rodgers his PEGOT status.Authors/
May 14, 2022Style and Adaptation: A Conversation with Playwright Rob Urbinati Playwright Rob Urbinati, author of Jane Austen’s Lady Susan, Murder on West Moon Street and Death by Design, discusses these three “adaptation” plays, the enduring appeal of great works, and his approach to comedy.Playwrights/Titles/
May 12, 2022A Place for We: A Q&A with Playwright Archie Maddocks Playwright Archie Maddocks, author of the bittersweet comedy A Place For We, discusses the play, his artistic influences, and his dual roles as playwright and stand-up comedian.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
May 10, 2022Bob Merrill: Broadway Composer/Lyricist Concord Theatricals celebrates the career of Bob Merrill, the talented and prolific composer/lyricist behind Funny Girl, Carnival!, Sugar and other hits.Authors/
May 6, 2022Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express: An International Cast Ken Ludwig’s theatrical rendering of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is teeming with colorful characters. In this fun article, get the scoop on the suspects and contemplate how you might solve the crime.Titles/
May 3, 2022A Q&A with Porcelain Author Margaret Perry An interview with the playwright Margaret Perry, whose play Porcelain premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2018.Playwrights/UK/
April 30, 2022K-12 Season Planning: Shows to Fit Your Needs Planning your upcoming K-12 season? Concord Theatricals has the perfect show for you! Here are some suggestions to fit your needs, whether you’re looking for a large cast show or a challenging new work.Titles/
April 30, 2022Middle School Season Planning: Shows to Fit Your Needs Planning your upcoming Middle School season? Concord Theatricals has the perfect show for you! Here are some suggestions to fit your needs, whether you’re looking for a large-cast musical, a play with a variety of lead roles, a holiday show or a literary adaptation.Titles/
April 28, 2022Falsettos: Three Decades of Love and Heartbreak William Finn and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical Falsettos is a contemporary look at family, relationships, bar mitvahs, baseball and AIDS. Here’s the story of how this landmark musical came to be.Titles/