Authors

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.

To celebrate International Friendship Day, some of our writing teams answer the question, “What’s the key to a lasting collaborative friendship?”

Rodgers & 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.

Playwright Max Dickins gives an insight into the inspiration behind Kin – a wonderful play about the varied nature of family relationships.

Explore 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.

“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.

Charles Dickens died while writing Edwin Drood, and the story of his unfinished novel’s development is almost as intriguing as its contents.

Rosary 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.

“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.

Ted Chapin, President and Chief Creative Officer of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization, looks back on the development of the groundbreaking musical.

“I hope that whatever this gestation brings is better than what came before.” Award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl shares her thoughts and wishes.

Lisa Kron, Tony-winning librettist/lyricist of Fun Home, hopes theater will “gather our losses into collective experience and imbue them with meaning.”

Tony-winning playwright Ken Ludwig addresses our questions about the power of art during this challenging time.

Stamp 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.

“Dramaturgs are beleaguered. They are bashed, silenced; they are badly paid. And still, they persevere.” Read this love letter to dramaturgs from Sarah Ruhl.

Author 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!

Playwright Emily Jenkins discusses working with students to create COOKIES and gives advice for anyone wanting to license the play too.

From the incredibly funny, to the slightly dark, there’s a Chekhov play for any occasion.

Literary executors Laurence Maslon and David Pittu talk all things George S. Kaufman and why he remains one of the theatre’s master comic writers.

A few highlights of Noël Coward plays that would make a great addition to your theatre season.

Playwright Rosary O’Neill discusses her recent trip to Bonn, Germany as part of her work with Fulbright and discusses Degas’ shrouded ties to The Big Easy.

Ten Caryl Churchill plays you should definitely read.