January 9, 2024Around the World in 80 Plays! Take a dramatic tour around the globe with this dynamic list of Concord Theatricals plays that take place in locations all over the globe.Titles/
December 20, 2023The Latest from @ConcordShows: Winter ’23 As the year is coming to an end, Concord Theatricals is going out with a bang! Check out the latest exciting updates from our U.S. office, including a star-studded anniversary concert, a GRAMMY® Award nomination and more.Titles/
December 19, 2023From Page to Stage and Screen: Joe Tracz on Percy Jackson What is it like adapting the same story to two different mediums? Joe Tracz, one of the brains behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, knows all about it. We join the writer for a conversation on reshaping Percy’s epic tale.Playwrights/Authors/Titles/
December 15, 2023Anton Chekhov In Five Plays A playwright and master of the modern short story, Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a pioneer of the late 19th-century Russian school of realism. Explore just a few of his many notable works, from early plays to his most celebrated shows.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
November 22, 2023On Aging with Grace: A Conversation with Birthday Candles author Noah Haidle Birthday Candles, playwright Noah Haidle’s look at one woman’s experience with aging over the course of a century, explores the act of baking a cake as a metaphor for growing old. We touched base with playwright Haidle to discuss the special ingredients hidden within his latest work.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
November 14, 2023Gather Around, It’s Time to Cook! Shows About Cooking Cooking and sharing a delicious meal with your friends and family is an experience sure fill to your heart as much as your stomach. These soulful shows involve preparing and sharing a meal at home, in a restaurant or even an unusual location like a bomb shelter. Wash your hands and get cooking!Titles/
October 31, 2023K-12 Theatre Season Planning: Let’s Learn! (Musicals Edition) Musical theatre is educational! These Concord Theatricals musicals are handily organized into categories focused on learning. From history and literature to costume and set design, this list provides plenty of educational opportunities for everyone.Titles/
October 20, 2023Great TYA Shows: Dynamic Theatre for Young Audiences These Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are designed specifically for young audiences. From classic fairy tales and literary adaptations to charming contemporary stories, these TYA shows are sure to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers!Titles/
October 11, 2023Bringing Our Town to His City: An Interview with Michel Hausmann In November 2017, Thornton Wilder’s beloved tale of Grover’s Corners came to life in Miami, Florida as Our Town (Multilingual), presented in English, Spanish and Creole. We sat down with Miami New Drama’s founder and Artistic Director, Michel Hausmann, to discuss infusing his theatre’s community into a classic.Titles/
October 9, 2023A Raisin in the Sun… The Musical! Did you know that Lorraine Hansberry’s Tony Award-winning play was adapted into a Tony Award-winning musical? Raisin premiered on Broadway on October 18, 1973. To celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, here’s everything you need to know about Raisin… the musical!Titles/
October 5, 2023UK Amateur Theatre: Find Your Next Show Looking for inspiration for your next show? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that are perfect for amateur theatres.Community/Titles/UK/
October 2, 2023The Latest from @ConcordShows: Fall ’23 The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up in the Concord Theatricals offices! Catch up on the latest news here.Titles/
September 27, 2023Aliens with Extraordinary Skills: An Interview with Playwright Saviana Stanescu Saviana Stanescu’s fictional dark comedy about immigration, street clowns and the American Dream premiered off-Broadway in 2008. To celebrate the play’s 15th anniversary, we sat down with the playwright to discuss her work and its enduring relevance.Authors/Titles/
September 14, 2023Mr. Burns Turns 10: An Interview with Playwright Anne Washburn Mr. Burns – a post-electric play, Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy featuring music by Michael Friedman, premiered off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons on September 15, 2013. Ten years after the play’s auspicious opening, we caught up with the playwright to discuss The Simpsons, humor, fear, community and the power of storytelling.Playwrights/Titles/
August 30, 2023Is God Is: Revitalizing Australian Theatre Is God Is, the breakout hit by playwright Aleshea Harris, is a triumph for the Australian theatre scene in a current Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company co-production. We spoke to the stars of the production, Henrietta Enyonam Amevor and Masego Pitso, who are best friends in real life and on stage.Productions/Titles/
August 18, 2023Back to School: Season Planning (UK) It’s back-to-school season, and you know what that means… time for students – and teachers – to learn! As you’re planning your next school theatre season, take a look at these amazing Concord Theatricals plays and musicals, handily organised into categories focused on learning.UK/Titles/
August 16, 2023Geek! Turns 10: A Conversation with Playwright Crystal Skillman Geek!, Crystal Skillman’s hilarious and fast-paced comedy-drama about the dynamic world of cosplay, premiered in New York City in 2013. To celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary, we caught up with the playwright to discuss the play’s inspiration, themes and enduring appeal.Playwrights/Titles/
August 15, 2023The Story of The Ghost Train In this excerpt from his book Godfrey’s Ghost: From Father to Son, Nicholas Ridley recounts the genesis of his father Nicholas Ridley’s genre-defining comedy-thriller, The Ghost Train.UK/Titles/
August 1, 20232023 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight Concord Theatricals is excited to publish four award-winning plays making their way to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival stage: Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz, Dugsi Dayz, It’s A Motherf**king Pleasure and One Way Out. Whether you’re searching for shows to add to your Fringe must-see list or playtexts to join the excitement from anywhere, check out these new titles.UK/Titles/
July 28, 2023K-12 Theatre Season Planning: Let’s Learn! It’s almost back-to-school season… time to learn! And what better way to learn than through the art of live theatre? Here’s a list of amazing Concord Theatricals plays and musicals, handily organized into categories focused on learning. No matter what you hope to learn this year, you’re sure to find some great ideas here!Titles/
June 30, 2023Plays and Musicals Featuring Strong Mother Figures Discover strong mother figures featured in the Concord Theatricals catalog, from the loving to the ruthless.Titles/
June 29, 202325 Facts about Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! starring Hugh Jackman 25 years ago, Hugh Jackman starred in the National Theatre’s revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, now screening in cinemas worldwide. To celebrate, we’ve compiled 25 fun facts about the production!Titles/
June 27, 2023The Latest from @ConcordShows: Summer ’23 The summer sun in shining, and so are our authors! Explore recent highlights from Concord Theatricals, including new acquisitions, awards wins and a landmark anniversary celebration.Titles/
June 9, 2023Great Works of the LGBTQIA+ Canon From uproarious comedies to harrowing dramas, these Concord Theatricals plays and musicals address the depth and breadth of human experience in the LGBTQIA+ community.Titles/
May 16, 2023BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Voices and the Queer Experience The Concord Theatricals catalog is a tapestry of authors and the dynamic perspectives they bring to storytelling. We’re putting a spotlight on queer playwrights of color who explore the LGBTQIA+ experience.Authors/Titles/
April 5, 2023The Latest from @ConcordShows: Spring ’23 Take a look at what’s been happening lately at Concord Theatricals! These highlights from the first three months of 2023 include awards, anniversaries and Broadway productions.Titles/
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 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/