April 12, 2022Song Breakdown: “My Funny Valentine” from Babes in Arms An in-depth breakdown of the American songbook standard “My Funny Valentine” from Babes in Arms, music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart.Titles/
April 8, 202215 Fun Facts About Funny Girl Funny Girl , the hit musical about legendary entertainer Fanny Brice, opened in 1964 and finally returns to Broadway in 2022. To celebrate the show’s homecoming, here are 15 Fun Facts about the original Broadway production!Titles/
April 7, 2022The Lasting Legacy of August Wilson’s Fences Dr. Joan Herrington, a dramaturg, and the chair and professor of the Department of Theatre at Western Michigan University, dives deeply into August Wilson’s Fences, exploring Wilson’s legacy as a playwright who breathed life into a living history of Black tradition.Titles/
April 4, 2022A Grand Night For Singing: A Q&A with Director Walter Bobbie From the Rodgers & Hammerstein Archives: Theatre expert Bert Fink talks to Walter Bobbie about his experience directing A Grand Night For Singing on Broadway.Productions/Titles/
March 21, 2022Pioneering Women at the Olivier Awards Concord Theatricals proudly champions female authors in the UK and beyond. Here’s a list of women who have received nominations and wins at the Olivier Awards.Authors/Titles/
March 16, 2022A Guide to Cabaret Concord Theatricals proudly licenses three distinct versions of the musical Cabaret. Read on to learn about the song and story differences among the three versions.Titles/
March 11, 2022The Musical Brilliance of Sweet Smell of Success 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.Authors/Titles/
March 10, 2022Agnes of God: A Conversation with Author John Pielmeier Agnes of God, John Pielmeier’s taut, compelling three-character drama about a young nun accused of murdering her newborn, premiered on Broadway in 1982. Forty years later, the writer answers our questions about the play, faith and mystery.Playwrights/Titles/
March 7, 2022The Global Stage: Passport to Kenya The fifth installment in a tour of Concord Theatricals productions around the world. This article takes you to Nairobi, Kenya, where one director has made it her mission to stage the classics and transform Kenya into Eastern Africa’s go-to destination for music and theatre.Community/Productions/Titles/
March 3, 2022QUIZ: Which Peanuts Character are You? Wondering which character from the Peanuts universe you are? Take this quick quiz to find out if you’re crabby, like Lucy, or as playful and loyal as Snoopy!Titles/
March 2, 2022Movie Musicals on Stage From the silver screen to your local theatre, here’s a list of stage adaptations of film musicals, featuring scores that were originally composed for the movies.Titles/
March 1, 2022Folktales Featuring Women In a world full of heroes, these are tales of heroines! Here’s a list of plays and musicals, based on folklore and fairy tales, in which women take center stage.Titles/
February 28, 2022Ruthless! A Q&A with Joel Paley and Marvin Laird 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.Authors/Titles/
February 18, 2022The Origin of Hair: James Rado on the Landmark Musical 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.Authors/Titles/
February 17, 2022Crazy For You® at 30: An Interview with Librettist Ken Ludwig 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.Authors/Titles/
February 14, 2022Grease: The ’50s Musical Turns 50! The international musical sensation about high school romance and rock ’n’ roll premiered on Broadway 50 years ago. From bobby socks to soda shops, here’s a list of our favorite things about Grease.Titles/
February 10, 2022Your Guide to Fall Season Planning Narrow down your season planning search with these titles for flexible casts and production needs.Titles/
January 31, 2022Country-Western Musicals Whether set in the American West or featuring bluegrass, folk or country scores, here’s a collection of Concord Theatrical’s hootin’ and hollerin’ country-western musicals.Titles/
January 27, 2022Community and Growth: A Conversation with 26 Pebbles author Eric Ulloa 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.Authors/Titles/
January 25, 2022Shows About Show Biz There’s No Business Like Show Business! These plays and musicals explore the fascinating world of theatre, music, movies and television.Titles/
January 11, 2022The Story of a Friendship: Jack Heifner on Vanities Jack Heifner’s Vanities, a bittersweet comedy astutely chronicling the lives of three Texas girls, remains provocative, stimulating and hilarious nearly half a century after its creation. We spoke to the playwright about the show’s development and legacy.Playwrights/Titles/
January 5, 2022Big Fun, Small Cast: Electrifying Shows for Stellar Ensembles Cut producing costs and concentrate creativity by staging a fast-paced, farcical show with a small cast.Titles/
December 10, 2021Adrienne Kennedy In Five Plays Explore the dizzying work of one of the most innovative and subjective American playwrights to come out of the 1960s.Authors/Featured/Playwrights/Titles/
December 2, 2021QUIZ: Which Character from ‘A Christmas Carol’ Are You? Find out which character from the Dickens classic lives closest to your heart in this quiz!Titles/
November 30, 2021Anne of Green Gables – The Musical: Fifty Years of Indomitable Spirit Anne of Green Gables – The Musical, the world’s longest-running annual musical theatre production, continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. We spoke with Robin Campbell and Geoff Campbell, sons of the original co-creators, about the show’s history, impact and enduring appeal.Titles/
November 23, 2021QUIZ: Which Christmas Show Tune Are You? Are you warm and traditional like “White Christmas” or peppy and festive like “We Need A Little Christmas? This quiz will help you find out!Titles/
October 27, 202139 Steps to Presenting The 39 Steps Patrick Barlow’s stage adaptation of The 39 Steps is a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Here are 39 steps to make your production of The 39 Steps a rousing success!Titles/
October 25, 2021Stage to Screen: Musicals Adapted to Film Sample these shows that began onstage before being immortalized on the silver screen.Titles/
October 15, 2021Plays & Musicals for Spooky Season Looking for campy chills, or do you prefer terrifying thrills? Discover hilarious haunts and seriously scary stories to celebrate Halloween and fall.Titles/
October 6, 2021Plays & Musicals for Trans Awareness Peruse these deep, nuanced stories centering trans experiences.Titles/
October 5, 2021From the Stage to the Silver Screen: Plays Adapted to Film These hit plays, from laugh-out-loud farces to compelling dramas, were successfully adapted to films.Titles/
September 29, 2021Escapist Plays Get lost in the intrigue, suspense, tenderness and wit of these uplifting shows!Titles/