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Marvin Hamlisch’s brassy score brought the noir classic Sweet Smell of Success to life on the Broadway stage 20 years ago. We reminisce on the shadowy world of ambition, betrayal, and genius musical motifs.

Ruthless!, the outrageous and hilarious off-Broadway sensation, premiered at the Players Theatre on March 13, 1992. Co-creators Joel Paley and Marvin Laird celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary in a conversation about talent, ambition, tap shoes… and homicide.

More than 50 years after its creation, the rock musical Hair continues to celebrate the ‘60s counterculture in all its glory. Co-creator James Rado reflects on the creation of this groundbreaking theatrical sensation.

Crazy For You®, the hit Broadway musical featuring a trunkload of Gershwin tunes, premiered on Broadway 30 years ago, in 1992. Book writer Ken Ludwig discusses the musical’s development, history and enduring appeal.

A Raisin in the Sun was a turning point in the history of the American Theatre, but little is often written about the work of the Black writers who preceded Hansberry. This article takes a look at what came before Raisin, what changed with the legendary play’s premiere, and what came after.

26 Pebbles, playwright Eric Ulloa’s powerful response to the 2012 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, premiered at the Human Race Theatre in Ohio in February 2017. Five years later, we caught up with Ulloa to discuss the play’s development and legacy.

In an essay first published in 1966, bookwriter Isobel Lennart hilariously reflects on the arduous creative process that led to the worldwide success of Funny Girl.

Explore the dizzying work of one of the most innovative and subjective American playwrights to come out of the 1960s.

Berlin’s taut lyrical masterpiece was, in his own words, “the greatest song anybody ever wrote.” Here’s an in-depth look at the song’s genesis and legacy.

Learn the history behind the simple and timeless lyrics of Ira Gershwin, many of which have become staples of the American songbook.

Award-winning playwright, composer and music therapist Andrea Green creates musicals for young performers that deliver important messages on tolerance, inclusion, understanding and respect. We sat down with Andrea to discuss her career, her philosophy and her future endeavors.

Rachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor discuss adapting Paul Gallico’s novel for the stage.

Despite her early death at age 34, Lorraine Hansberry broke new ground with dynamic, challenging plays that took Broadway by storm. Explore the work of this trailblazing playwright and activist.

One of Britain’s greatest playwrights, Terence Rattigan created a wealth of comedies and dramas that triumphed in the UK and US. Explore these five selected plays demonstrating the breadth of his talent.

Marvin Hamlisch is the only other person in history, after Richard Rodgers, to have won the PEGOT: the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards. Here’s a look at each of Hamlisch’s PEGOT accolades.

Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter creators Stevie Holland, Gary William Friedman and Richard Maltby, Jr. discuss the musical’s history and upcoming world premiere on Broadway on Demand.

Damon Chua, author of Film Chinois, The Emperor’s Nightingale, Incident at Hidden Temple and other plays, discusses his experience as an Asian writer of plays.

Madhuri Shekar, author of A Nice Indian Boy, In Love and Warcraft and Queen, among other plays, discusses writing for “mainstream” and South Asian audiences.

No matter what time of year, it’s always a perfect time for an Irving Berlin tune.

Darkly comic and incredibly idiosyncratic, Samuel Beckett’s work strikes a chord with anyone who encounters it. From his fast-moving monologues to the full-length masterpiece Waiting For Godot, here’s a list of some of Beckett’s most memorable works.

From Rodgers & Hart, Kaufman & Hart and the Gershwin brothers to Strouse & Adams, Kerrigan & Lowdermilk and the Five Lesbian Brothers, great teams have been making theatre for over a century. Check out these hit plays and musicals co-created by collaborative groups or pairs.

Writer Mary Rodgers, composer of Once Upon a Mattress and author of Freaky Friday, was an elegant raconteur of exquisite taste and infinite humor. In this profile, we explore the life and legacy of the groundbreaking artist.

From his infamous Talking Heads monologues to witty depictions of real people, discover the breadth of Alan Bennett’s work through five selected plays.

August Wilson’s American Century Cycle — ten plays for each decade of the twentieth century — chronicles the lives of the Black community in Pittsburgh. But there’s even more to know about this crowning achievement of the American Theatre. Read more to find out!

From Oklahoma! to The Sound of Music, each musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein has its own personality. Which one matches yours?

Discover the inspiration behind writer James McDermott’s Time and Tide and Rubber Ring and what he hopes audiences gain from experiencing his work.

We talk to Kill The Beast about their adaptation of Tom Barker’s The Boy Who Kicked Pigs – a brilliantly dark and funny story of a very naughty kid whose tricks quickly spiral out of control and lead to his comeuppance.

From a best-selling novel to Hollywood, and then to the theatre, The Girl on the Train has lived many lives. Discover how Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel adapted this fantastic drama for the stage.

Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen, co-authors of Fugitive Songs, discuss their decision to update the show.

Spanning over 50 years, Harold Pinter’s work has made a mark on not only the theatrical world, but the literary world as well. Celebrate his legacy with this list of some of his most memorable plays.

Get to know the eight finalists for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Playwriting, proudly sponsored by Concord Theatricals.

“One of the things both my grandfather and dad have both talked a lot about is belonging to the ‘Family of Actors.’” Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges present their musings on writing Acting: The First Six Lessons.