Articles by Concord Theatricals

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June 28, 2025

Singing the Praises of Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields (1905-1974) was a brilliant and prolific librettist/lyricist for stage and film. She wrote more than 400 songs for Broadway and Hollywood.
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June 26, 2025

Radio Plays

Discover these captivating plays, originally written for radio and docudrama, that combine dialogue, sound effects and music to create an immersive world.
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June 21, 2025

New Queer Theatre: A Decade of LGBTQIA+ Shows

These dynamic plays and musicals from the past ten years – ranging from outrageous comedy to heart-rending drama – feature LGBTQ+ characters in complex and compelling stories.
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June 18, 2025

Sun & Fun: Plan Your Next Summer Stock Season

Here’s a handy guide to help you plan your next summer season, with suggestions for a family musical, an alternative musical, a straight play and a rock show.
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June 11, 2025

Recommended Shows for Drama Festivals

These short plays, running from 20 minutes to an hour, are perfect for performances in drama festivals.
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May 29, 2025

Musical Revues

A wonderful array of songs and sketches are on display in these exciting revues, most featuring flexible cast sizes and simple settings.
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May 10, 2025

Small-Cast Musicals

Here’s a variety of musicals – comedies and dramas – requiring seven or fewer actors.
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May 7, 2025

Plays and Musicals About the World War II Experience

Check out an array of shows that put a spotlight on the World War II experience.
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April 10, 2025

Meet John Doe: An Interview with Creators Andrew Gerle and Eddie Sugarman

Meet John Doe, based on Frank Capra’s beloved film, is a hopeful new Depression-era musical about media, politics and the American Dream. The show’s co-creators discuss the show’s gestation, themes and increasing relevance.
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April 3, 2025

K-12 Theatre: Your 2025 Guide to Season Planning

Need ideas for your next K-12 theatre season? Concord Theatricals is here to help! We’ve created a hand-picked selection of plays and musicals to fit your needs, from crowd-pleasing musical comedies to cutting-edge contemporary dramas.
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March 31, 2025

Samuel D. Hunter In Five Plays 

Discover five of Hunter’s celebrated plays, each of which explores an engrossing and riveting life situation. 
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March 28, 2025

The Latest from @ConcordShows: Spring ’25

Spring has sprung, and much has been blossoming at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest buzz from our U.S. office.
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March 28, 2025

The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Spring ’25

Concord Theatricals UK started 2025 with some buzz. Check out these highlights from the past three months.
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March 18, 2025

College Theatre: Picks for Your 2025/26 Season

This Concord Theatricals list has something for every college or university’s 2025/26 theatre program, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.
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March 13, 2025

Pop/Rock Musicals

Check out these dynamic Concord musicals (along with a few plays) that feature pop or rock music, ranging from early ’50s rock ’n’ roll to contemporary electropop.
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February 27, 2025

Women Sharing the Spotlight: Plays Carried by Women

Explore these dynamic plays – from family dramas to uproarious comedies – in which women lead the action.
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February 19, 2025

Two-Woman Plays

Peruse an array of two-handers from Concord Theatricals that feature only women pairs.
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February 12, 2025

The Truth Behind… SIX

Learn all about the musical’s historical characters, from long-reigning queen Catherine of Aragon to Henry VIII’s survivor, Catherine Parr.
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February 5, 2025

Dig, I Need That and Seared: Three Character-Rich Comic Dramas from Theresa Rebeck

Peruse three plays by the great dramatist Theresa Rebeck and consider telling her stories onstage.
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February 5, 2025

Serious and Silly: A Conversation with Jake Brasch, Author of The Reservoir

Jake Brasch’s new play The Reservoir is thoughtful, hilarious, heartbreaking and fulfilling in every way. We sat down with Josh to discuss his silly and serious play about recovery, family, memory and Jazzercise.
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February 4, 2025

Shows from the Comics

Get to know a selection of those theater pieces whose inspiration came from comic strips and consider producing one of them with your troupe.
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January 16, 2025

Shows About the Spirit of Community

We in the theatre know that it takes a village to do something spectacular. Celebrate the spirit of community with these plays and musicals.
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January 13, 2025

Community Theatre: Your 2025 Guide to Season Planning

Planning your next community theatre season can be challenging, so Concord Theatricals is here to help! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles – arranged by genre – that are sure to fit your needs and thrill your audience.
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December 18, 2024

2024 @ConcordShows Roundup

Awards 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.
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December 18, 2024

2024 @ConcordUKShows Roundup

As 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.
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December 17, 2024

Jazzy Musicals

With 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!
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December 10, 2024

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: A Guide to Screen and Stage

Irving 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.
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November 7, 2024

Unlikely Friendships in Musicals

A 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.
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November 5, 2024

Women Across Generations: Shows Featuring Female Characters of All Ages

These dynamic plays and musicals feature older women and younger women interacting – as mothers and daughters, mentors and students, or friends and colleagues.
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October 15, 2024

UK Amateur Theatre Season Planning Guide 2024-25

Need 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.
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October 3, 2024

Thank You, Teachers

To honor the wonderful educators who motivate young theatre artists, Concord Theatricals authors thank their most inspiring teachers.
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October 2, 2024

The Latest from @ConcordShows: Fall ’24

As 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.
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