December 18, 20242024 @ConcordShows RoundupAwards and acquisitions and concerts, oh my! 2024 has been full of excitement for Concord Theatricals and our authors – check out these highlights of the year from our U.S. office.Authors/Titles/Uncategorized/
December 18, 20242024 @ConcordUKShows RoundupAs 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at the latest exciting updates from the U.K. office, including multiple awards wins at the GRAMMY® and Olivier Awards, a new partnership and piping hot acquisition news.UK/Titles/
December 17, 2024Jazzy MusicalsWith soul-stirring rhythms and unforgettable melodies, musicals with jazz-infused scores bring a vibrant energy perfect for audiences craving the bold and exciting. Check out these musicals set to jazzy tunes!Titles/
December 10, 2024Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: A Guide to Screen and StageIrving Berlin’s White Christmas is a sparkling Broadway musical adapted from the beloved 1954 film. So how do the film and stage versions differ? Here’s a handy breakdown of the film and its stage adaptation.Titles/
November 7, 2024Unlikely Friendships in MusicalsA lion, a scarecrow, a tin man and a farm girl? A dog and a bird? A glamorous evangelist and a two-bit criminal? Somehow, these mismatched individuals find the joy of friendship in musicals from Concord Theatricals.Titles/
November 5, 2024Women Across Generations: Shows Featuring Female Characters of All AgesThese dynamic plays and musicals feature older women and younger women interacting – as mothers and daughters, mentors and students, or friends and colleagues.Titles/
October 15, 2024UK Amateur Theatre Season Planning Guide 2024-25Need some fresh ideas for your next theatre show? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s a dynamic selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for you and your audience.UK/Community/Titles/
October 3, 2024Thank You, TeachersTo honor the wonderful educators who motivate young theatre artists, Concord Theatricals authors thank their most inspiring teachers.Authors/
October 2, 2024The Latest from @ConcordShows: Fall ’24As the curtain rises on the fall season, the days grow darker – but the spotlight shines brighter! Stay up-to-date with the latest theatre news from Concord Theatricals US here.Community/Titles/
October 2, 2024The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Autumn ’24The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest news from our London office.UK/Titles/
September 25, 2024Community Theatre: Your Guide to Season PlanningNeed some fresh show ideas for your community theatre? Concord Theatricals is here to help! Find your next hit in this dynamic selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles for your next season.Titles/Uncategorized/
September 19, 2024Beyond the Musical: TYA Plays from Concord TheatricalsFlying peaches! Witches! Dragons! Aesop’s Fables! Commedia dell’arte! We’re highlighting some TYA plays featuring wonderful characters, unique experiences and a variety of styles to delight your young audiences.Titles/
September 6, 2024Magnifying Theatrical Mysteries: Plays and Musicals Featuring Sherlock HolmesThese Concord Theatricals titles featuring the great detective offer suspense, chills and surprises – all the thrills associated with great mystery theatre.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
August 29, 2024QUIZ: Which Character from Heathers The Musical Are You?Ms. Fleming might think that all teenagers are the same, but we know that each student at Westerberg High is beautiful in their own way! Take the quiz below to find out which iconic character from Heathers The Musical is most like you.Titles/
August 28, 2024Surrendering to Connection: A Conversation with No One Is Forgotten Author Winter MillerMiller’s dark, moving one-act, which follows the relationship between hostages Lali and Beng, has reached the hearts of an array of theatergoers.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
August 7, 2024Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem at Trinity Rep Shines a Light on the Marginalized in AmericaDirector Curt Columbus and lead actor Angela Brazil discuss Sarah Ruhl’s brilliant dramatic comedy Becky Nurse of Salem, which they recently presented at Trinity Rep in Providence, Rhode Island.Community/Titles/
July 30, 20242024 Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightAs the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival fast approaches, here’s a quick guide to Concord Theatrical shows for you to discover.UK/Titles/
July 30, 2024Titanic Words, by Joe IconisJoe Iconis, celebrated composer/lyricist of several hit shows, including Be More Chill, Family Album and Things to Ruin, shares his reaction to Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s revelatory musical Titanic.Authors/Community/Productions/Titles/
July 9, 2024The Latest from @ConcordShows: Summer ’24Are you up to date on the latest news from Concord Theatricals? Catch up on US highlights from the summer season, including award wins, cast album releases and exciting new titles for your stage.Uncategorized/
July 9, 2024The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Summer ’24As the temperature rises, things are heating up at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest news from our UK office, including new recordings, exciting licensing updates, Olivier Awards wins and more.UK/Titles/
June 26, 2024UK Schools Season Planning 2024-25Ahead of the next school year, here’s a look at the things that students (and teachers) learn from putting on a show! These marvellous Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are sorted into categories focused on learning.UK/Titles/
June 19, 2024Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. – Delighting Audiences for 45 YearsTo celebrate the 45th anniversary of this uproarious farce, we spoke to co-author Billy Van Zandt — and the directors of a few recent productions – to explore the show’s continued success with audiences and creatives alike.Playwrights/Authors/Productions/Titles/
June 13, 2024A Pan of Buttermilk Biscuits: Purlie Victorious and SustenanceHasna Muhammad, daughter of playwright/actor Ossie Davis, reflects on her father’s play Purlie Victorious and its connection to food and sustenance.Titles/Community/
June 5, 2024Tony Award-Winning Plays and Musicals from Concord TheatricalsPeruse the Concord Theatricals shows that have been honored over the years on Broadway’s biggest night.Titles/
May 20, 2024A Conversation with Richard Conlon at Hope SpringsIn Richard Conlon’s dynamic play Hope Springs, rebellion breaks out at a privately run youth correction facility located on a remote island. We sat down with the playwright to discuss his play for young actors.Authors/Playwrights/
May 16, 2024Meeting Charles Ludlam: An Excerpt from Charles Busch’s Memoir, Leading LadyIn this excerpt from his memoir, Leading Lady (Smart Pop, 2023), playwright and actor Charles Busch recounts the moment when he first encountered groundbreaking writer/performer Charles Ludlam, marking the historical union of two theatre greats.Authors/Playwrights/
April 30, 2024Axoloris: The Musical – A Conversation with Creator Sean MendelsonAxoloris: The Musical is an uplifting TYA musical addressing climate change. We caught up with the show’s creator, Sean Mendelson, to discuss his inspiration, vision and hopes for the future.Authors/Playwrights/
April 27, 2024A Planning Guide for University Theatre – 2024/5 SeasonFrom classic showstoppers to innovative contemporary works, these plays and musicals are ideal for your upcoming production or showcase at university or drama school.Titles/UK/
April 22, 2024K-12 Theatre: Your Guide to Season PlanningIn search of inspiration for your next K-12 theatre season? Concord Theatricals has got you covered! We’ve created a hand-picked selection of plays and musicals to fit a variety of needs.Titles/
April 4, 2024The Latest from @ConcordShows: Spring ’24Spring has sprung, and much has been blossoming at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest buzz from our U.S. office, including new acquisitions, exciting licensing updates, a GRAMMY® Award win and more.Titles/
April 4, 2024The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Spring ’24Concord Theatricals is keeping busy as spring begins to blossom! Here’s an update of some recent Concord news, including a thrilling new acquisition, two licensing updates and more.UK/
March 28, 2024Heathers The Musical: 10 Facts for 10 Years10 years have passed since Heathers The Musical’s explosive off-Broadway premiere! To celebrate anniversary, here are 10 facts about this hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal hit musical.Titles/