May 17, 2021Motivation, Authenticity and Equity: My Journey as an Asian PlaywrightDamon 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.Authors/
May 11, 2021Writing For Two AudiencesMadhuri Shekar, author of A Nice Indian Boy, In Love and Warcraft and Queen, among other plays, discusses writing for “mainstream” and South Asian audiences.Authors/
April 29, 2021Irving Berlin: A Man of Many SeasonsNo matter what time of year, it’s always a perfect time for an Irving Berlin tune.Authors/
April 13, 2021Samuel Beckett In Five PlaysDarkly 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.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
March 6, 2021Great CollaborationsFrom 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.Authors/Titles/
March 4, 2021Mary Rodgers: Anything But “Shy”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.Authors/
February 19, 2021Alan Bennett In Five PlaysFrom his infamous Talking Heads monologues to witty depictions of real people, discover the breadth of Alan Bennett’s work through five selected plays.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
February 10, 2021August Wilson’s American Century Cycle: 10 Plays About the Black Experience in the 20th CenturyAugust 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!Authors/Titles/
December 10, 2020QUIZ: Which Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical Are You?From Oklahoma! to The Sound of Music, each musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein has its own personality. Which one matches yours?Authors/Titles/
November 25, 2020Writing from the heart: Q&A with playwright James McDermottDiscover the inspiration behind writer James McDermott’s Time and Tide and Rubber Ring and what he hopes audiences gain from experiencing his work.Authors/UK/
November 6, 2020Adapting The Boy Who Kicked Pigs: A Q&A with Kill The BeastWe 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.Authors/Titles/UK/
November 3, 2020Bringing The Girl on the Train to the Stage: Q&A with Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan AbelFrom 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.Authors/Titles/UK/
October 30, 2020The Ever-Evolving Fugitive SongsChris Miller and Nathan Tysen, co-authors of Fugitive Songs, discuss their decision to update the show.Authors/Titles/
October 7, 2020Harold Pinter In Five PlaysSpanning 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.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
September 10, 2020Women’s Prize for Playwriting: Meet the FinalistsGet to know the eight finalists for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Playwriting, proudly sponsored by Concord Theatricals.Authors/UK/
July 28, 2020Beau and Emily Bridges on Acting: The First Six Lessons“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.Authors/Community/Playwrights/
July 28, 2020Collaborative FriendshipsTo celebrate International Friendship Day, some of our writing teams answer the question, “What’s the key to a lasting collaborative friendship?”Authors/Titles/
July 22, 2020Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Through the YearsRodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella has graced many a stage – and many a screen – since it first premiered in 1957. R&H President Ted Chapin delves into the history of the perennial musical gem.Authors/Titles/
July 22, 2020Exploring Family Dynamics: Max Dickins on KinPlaywright Max Dickins gives an insight into the inspiration behind Kin – a wonderful play about the varied nature of family relationships.Authors/Titles/UK/
June 22, 2020David Almond on Writing for Young PeopleExplore the inspiration behind David Almond’s Skellig, Heaven Eyes, The Savage and My Dad’s a Birdman, and find out how they were adapted from page to stage.Authors/Titles/UK/
June 11, 2020Where We Are Now: Jaki McCarrick on Art in a Time of Crisis“I seemed to be drawn to works that I already knew were explorations of crisis situations, possibly looking for answers there.” Award-winning writer Jaki McCarrick discusses her go-to artworks during the lockdown period.Authors/Community/
June 9, 2020DROOD: 150 Years Later, Dickens’ Unfinished Novel Remains A MysteryCharles Dickens died while writing Edwin Drood, and the story of his unfinished novel’s development is almost as intriguing as its contents.Authors/Titles/
May 26, 2020Degas in New Orleans: Rosary O’Neill’s Play Slated as a Film ProjectRosary O’Neill’s play Degas in New Orleans is making its way to the silver screen. Read more about its journey from stage to screen.Authors/Playwrights/
May 21, 2020A Single Light: Kait Kerrigan on Art in a Time of Crisis“We used to gather round a single light / To tell a lie so true it could ignite.” Writer Kait Kerrigan shares her thoughts on theatre and the pandemic.Authors/Community/
May 4, 2020The King and I: A Brief HistoryTed Chapin, President and Chief Creative Officer of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization, looks back on the development of the groundbreaking musical.Authors/Titles/
April 28, 2020Some Hopes: Sarah Ruhl on Art in a Time of Crisis“I hope that whatever this gestation brings is better than what came before.” Award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl shares her thoughts and wishes.Authors/Community/
April 23, 2020Art Is Inevitable: Lisa Kron on Art in a Time of CrisisLisa Kron, Tony-winning librettist/lyricist of Fun Home, hopes theater will “gather our losses into collective experience and imbue them with meaning.”Authors/Community/
April 21, 2020Community and Healing: Ken Ludwig on Art in a Time of CrisisTony-winning playwright Ken Ludwig addresses our questions about the power of art during this challenging time.Authors/Community/
April 17, 2020A Ticket to Agatha ChristieStamp your passports and celebrate World Book Night with these Agatha Christie titles sure to take you on a thrilling vacation from the comfort of your home.Authors/
April 16, 2020A Love Note to Dramaturgs“Dramaturgs are beleaguered. They are bashed, silenced; they are badly paid. And still, they persevere.” Read this love letter to dramaturgs from Sarah Ruhl.Authors/Community/
April 15, 2020Spun: Q&A with playwright Rabiah HussainAuthor Rabiah Hussain shares the inspiration behind Spun, a story the evolution of a friendship, and also offers a few tips to those wanting to stage it!Authors/Playwrights/Titles/UK/
February 28, 2020COOKIES: Q&A with playwright Emily JenkinsPlaywright Emily Jenkins discusses working with students to create COOKIES and gives advice for anyone wanting to license the play too.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/UK/