Articles by Concord Theatricals

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June 22, 2022

10,000 Performances and Counting: A Conversation with Playwright David Tristram

David Tristram is one of the UK’s most popular playwrights – his comedies have been performed more than 10,000 times by professional and amateur companies worldwide. We caught up with the man behind the mask to learn more.
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June 10, 2022

May Queen: A Conversation with Playwright Frankie Meredith

Playwright Frankie Meredith, author of May Queen, discusses her play, her inspirations and her relationship to Coventry.
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June 2, 2022

Shows With Flexible Casting

Whether you’re looking for a show with a small cast covering multiple roles or a piece with an optional ensemble, this list of plays and musicals is hand-picked to fit performance groups of any size.
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May 24, 2022

Thornton Wilder: New Short Documentary Released

In recognition of Thornton Wilder’s 125th anniversary, a new short documentary called Thornton Wilder: It’s Time has been released. The 18-minute video features archival photos, letters, video and interviews, along with commentary from professional theatre makers.
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May 12, 2022

A Place for We: A Q&A with Playwright Archie Maddocks

Playwright Archie Maddocks, author of the bittersweet comedy A Place For We, discusses the play, his artistic influences, and his dual roles as playwright and stand-up comedian.
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May 6, 2022

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express: An International Cast

Ken Ludwig’s theatrical rendering of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is teeming with colorful characters. In this fun article, get the scoop on the suspects and contemplate how you might solve the crime.
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May 3, 2022

A Q&A with Porcelain Author Margaret Perry

An interview with the playwright Margaret Perry, whose play Porcelain premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2018.
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April 30, 2022

K-12 Season Planning: Shows to Fit Your Needs

Planning your upcoming K-12 season? Concord Theatricals has the perfect show for you! Here are some suggestions to fit your needs, whether you’re looking for a large cast show or a challenging new work.
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April 30, 2022

Middle School Season Planning: Shows to Fit Your Needs

Planning your upcoming Middle School season? Concord Theatricals has the perfect show for you! Here are some suggestions to fit your needs, whether you’re looking for a large-cast musical, a play with a variety of lead roles, a holiday show or a literary adaptation.
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April 22, 2022

The Grinning Man: A Conversation With the Creative Team

The hit musical The Grinning Man is a fairy tale love story streaked with pitch-black humour, lashings of Gothic horror and swashbuckling adventure. The show’s creators discuss the show’s development, themes and message.
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April 15, 2022

QUIZ: Which Shows Are Right for You?

Have fun brainstorming your next performance season with handpicked selections from the Concord Theatricals licensing team.
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April 8, 2022

15 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!
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April 4, 2022

A 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.
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March 29, 2022

Pravin Wilkins on Writing Moreno

Pravin Wilkins discusses his play Moreno, which won the 2020 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award.
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March 21, 2022

Pioneering 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.
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March 16, 2022

A 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.
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March 3, 2022

QUIZ: 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!
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March 2, 2022

Movie 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.
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March 1, 2022

Folktales 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.
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February 28, 2022

Ruthless! 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.
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February 22, 2022

Una McKevitt on Writing One Good Turn

An interview with the playwright Una McKevitt, whose comic play One Good Turn premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2021.
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February 22, 2022

Celebrating Calendar Girls The Musical in the Community

Hear from a range of amateur theatre companies about their experiences of staging Calendar Girls The Musical.
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February 17, 2022

Crazy 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.
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February 14, 2022

Grease: 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.
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February 11, 2022

The 2021 Women’s Prize for Playwriting: Meet the Finalists

Get to know the eight Finalists of the 2021 Women’s Prize for Playwriting, of which Concord Theatricals is a proud sponsor.
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February 10, 2022

Your Guide to Fall Season Planning

Narrow down your season planning search with these titles for flexible casts and production needs.
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January 31, 2022

Country-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.
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January 27, 2022

Community 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.
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January 25, 2022

Shows About Show Biz

There’s No Business Like Show Business! These plays and musicals explore the fascinating world of theatre, music, movies and television.
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January 18, 2022

Funny Girl: “The Most Horrible Experience Of My Life”

In an essay first published in 1966, bookwriter Isobel Lennart hilariously reflects on the arduous creative process that led to the worldwide success of Funny Girl.
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January 5, 2022

Big 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.
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December 2, 2021

QUIZ: Which Character from ‘A Christmas Carol’ Are You?

Find out which character from the Dickens classic lives closest to your heart.
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