December 4, 2020QUIZ: Which Nunsense Nun Are You?The Little Sisters of Hoboken are a colorful bunch, from naïve Sister Mary Amnesia to tough-as-nails Sister Robert Anne. Which one are you?Titles/
December 1, 2020Pal Joey: A History of Rodgers & Hart’s Bewitching MusicalPal Joey, Rodgers & Hart’s penultimate collaboration, features a roguish antihero and a slew of knockout songs. Theatre historian Bert Fink recounts the show’s colorful history.Titles/
November 30, 2020Simplicity, Generosity, Decency: David Ives on White ChristmasDavid Ives, librettist of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, recalls an instructive breakthrough during rehearsals for the musical’s premiere production.Titles/
November 20, 2020QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat?Think you know everything there is to know about Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat? Take this quiz to find out!Titles/
November 18, 2020The Truth Behind… EvitaWho was the real Eva Perón? And did she ever meet Che Guevara? In this segment of our ongoing series, we take a look at the real-life figures behind the characters in Evita.Titles/
November 10, 2020Call Me Madam: A History of the Irving Berlin HitCall Me Madam continues to wow audiences 70 years after its celebrated Broadway opening. Theatre historian Robert Kimball recounts the development of the crowd-pleasing tuner.Titles/
November 6, 2020The Global Stage: Passport to FranceThe third installment of our Global Stage series takes us to an alpine town in France. How did a French cast connect with a play about American soccer players? Read more to find out.Productions/Titles/
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/Featured/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 23, 2020QUIZ: How Well Do You Know A Chorus Line?How well do you know the groundbreaking hit? Take our quiz and test your musical theatre knowledge!Titles/
October 22, 2020Deliciously Evil: Fabulous Villains to Play on StageSometimes the worst of characters are the most fun to play! Delight in a little villainy with our list of the most deliciously devilish characters to play on stage.Titles/
October 21, 2020Shows that Grapple with BullyingThough bullying can be difficult to discuss, an engaging live performance may help facilitate productive conversation. Explore these plays and musicals that address the subject of bullying.Titles/
October 20, 2020The Truth Behind… BarnumThe musical Barnum presents a delightfully vibrant and entertaining portrait of The Greatest Showman and his cohorts. But who were the real-life figures behind these colorful characters?Titles/
October 14, 2020QUIZ: Which The Phantom of the Opera Character Are You?Are you more of a Phantom or a Christine? Take this quiz to find out!Titles/
October 9, 2020Monstersongs and Monster ShowsRob Rokicki’s musical Monstersongs is populated with frightening, if misunderstood, creatures. Check out these chilling beasts, along with other plays and musicals featuring characters often regarded as “monsters”!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 26, 2020QUIZ: Name That Show! Unique Character NamesMusical theatre is full of memorable character names. If we give you the characters, can you name the musical?Titles/
September 22, 2020Great Leads for Latinx ActorsWe are celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with a list of roles for Latinx actors.Titles/
September 12, 2020QUIZ: How Well Do You Know The Wizard of Oz?Complete these quotes from the classic film and stage musical!Titles/
September 1, 2020Read A Book Day: Our Staff’s RecommendationsThis #ReadABookDay, check out the plays our staff has been loving.Titles/
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 30, 2020Funny Moments from PlaysTake a moment to laugh at a selection of just some of the funniest lines in our plays!Titles/UK/
June 26, 2020Chicken Soup for the Soul Musical Series: An Interview with William MeadeChicken Soup for the Soul has come to the stage! William Meade discusses developing the new musical series and the excitement of bringing positive messages to teens.Titles/
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 17, 2020Plays by Black Writers: Stories for This MomentConcord Theatricals is proud to represent plays by Black authors that grapple with current themes and the history of the Black community. To commemorate Juneteenth, we’ve pulled a selection of titles.Community/Playwrights/Titles/
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 28, 2020Q&A with Eamonn O’Dwyer and Helen WattsDiscover more about the writer and composer team behind musicals such as Mrs Beeton Says… and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
May 13, 2020Miss Littlewood: Q&A with playwright and composer Sam KenyonFind out more about the Miss Littlewood, written and composed by Sam Kenyon!Playwrights/Titles/UK/
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/