July 30, 20242024 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight As 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 Iconis Joe 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 ’24 Are 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 ’24 As 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 2024-25 Ahead 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 Years To 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 Sustenance Hasna 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 Theatricals Peruse 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 Springs In 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 Lady In 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 Mendelson Axoloris: 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 Season From 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 Planning In 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 ’24 Spring 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 ’24 Concord 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 Years 10 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/
March 26, 2024The Glad Game – In Remembrance of Phoebe Frances Brown The Glad Game is the late Phoebe Frances Brown’s story; a story of finding yourself in the darkest moments and finding reasons to be glad. Three people who knew and loved Phoebe celebrate her work and honor her memory.Titles/UK/
March 4, 2024College Theatre: Picks for Your 2024/25 Season Here’s a list of great plays and musicals for your college or university’s 2024/25 season, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.Titles/
March 1, 2024Theatre at the Oscars: Best Picture Winners on Stage From stage to screen, or from screen to stage, these Concord Theatricals plays and musicals inspired – or were inspired by – films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.Titles/
February 12, 2024Gal Pals: Shows About Female Friendship From classmates to coworkers to fellow retirees, the gal pals in these plays and musicals represent a wide array of friendships between and among women.Titles/
February 10, 2024How Black Mothers Say I Love You: A Conversation with Playwright Trey Anthony How Black Mothers Say I Love You, Trey Anthony’s heartfelt examination of Black womanhood and family, explores identity, loss and mother/daughter relationships. We connected with the playwright to discuss her inspirations behind and within this powerful and touching play.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
February 8, 2024Remembering Chita Rivera In a magnificent theatre career spanning over seven decades, Chita Rivera wowed Broadway audiences in show after show, always maintaining the highest level of craft and professionalism. Here’s a look at some highlights in the life of an indisputable Broadway icon.Community/
February 6, 2024Shows for Senior Actors From navigating grandparenthood to enjoying retirement with the best of friends, these picks from Concord Theatricals highlight a slew of juicy roles for senior actors. Take a look below for a variety of plays and musicals featuring prime parts for performers in their later years.Titles/
January 22, 2024Community Theatre: Your 2024 Guide to Season Planning Planning your upcoming community theatre season? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for your theatre.Titles/
January 22, 2024The Lightning Thief in Hong Kong How do you bring the gods of Greek mythology to life on stage for an audience that may not be familiar with their epic tales? Join us for a conversation with Allan M. Nazareno, director of The Lightning Thief at Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong, to find out.Community/Productions/Titles/
January 16, 2024Comfort Shows From heartwarming family drama to charming romantic comedy, these titles from the Concord Theatricals catalog are sure to leave audiences feeling warm and fuzzy. Snuggle up and peruse these comfort shows for the stage!Titles/
January 15, 2024Ease on Down the Road: 10 Fun Facts about The Wiz! A soulful and funktastic reimagining of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wiz premiered in 1974 and has remained a beloved fan favorite ever since. Celebrate the show’s triumphant return to Broadway with these 10 Fun Facts about The Wiz!Titles/
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 20, 2023The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Winter ’23 Concord Theatricals is keeping busy as 2024 draws to a close! Check out the latest exciting updates from our UK office, including a star-studded anniversary concert, a GRAMMY® Award nomination and more.UK/
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/
November 28, 2023We Walk Into a Bank: Q&A with Roxy Cook Follow playwright Roxy Cook into the fantastical world of A Woman Walks Into a Bank – a powerful portrayal of a country in crisis inspired by childhood fairytales and winner of the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award.UK/Playwrights/