December 13, 2022A Guide to The Wizard of Oz Concord Theatricals proudly licenses three versions of the musical The Wizard of Oz. Here’s a brief guide to help you distinguish the three titles.Titles/
December 9, 2022Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: A Q&A with Composer Dave Malloy On October 16, 2012, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 premiered in New York City at Ars Nova. This year marks the show’s tenth anniversary – and in honor of the occasion, we sat down with Dave Malloy to chat about the show’s inspirations and journey across its multiple productions.Authors/Titles/
December 2, 2022The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Conversation with Playwright Joel Horwood Playwright Joel Horwood discusses his stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane, describing the challenges and rewards of transferring the fantasy/sci-fi myth from page to stage.Titles/UK/
November 9, 2022Summer Camp Memories: A Q&A with the Authors of The Grown-Ups We reached out to the authors of The Grown-Ups to talk about the original, outdoor production of their summer-camp play in 2021, and their recent remounts outside of New York.Authors/Titles/
November 8, 2022Guy Unsworth’s Take on Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em We spoke to playwright Guy Unsworth about his adaptation of the hit 1970s British sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em — the adaptation’s inspirations, the original show’s continued appeal and the experiences of working with the original show’s creator late Raymond Allen.Authors/Titles/UK/
November 1, 2022Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’s Creators on the Teen Edition We chatted with the creators of the West End hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie about the new Teen Edition: advices on putting on and performing in the show for the teachers and students. Put on your heels and step into the world of Jamie New.Authors/UK/
October 31, 2022A Conversation with the Creators of ELEANOR – An American Love Story Eleanor – An American Love Story chronicles the remarkable journey of Eleanor Roosevelt, the shy, insecure aristocrat who was destined to become First Lady of the World. We spoke to the musical’s creators about the show’s inspiration, development and continued appeal.Authors/Titles/
October 27, 2022Celebrated Virgins: Q&A with Creators Katie Elin-Salt & Eleri B. Jones Celebrated Virgins creators Katie Elin-Salt and Eleri B. Jones discuss their creative process in adapting the true story of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby, lifetime partners who were cast off by society in late 18th-century Ireland.Authors/UK/
October 17, 2022Love in the Air: Romantic Comedies Explore this list of charming, hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedies, ranging from classic love stories to fresh takes on contemporary relationships.Titles/
October 11, 2022Spine-Chilling Mystery & Suspense Plays Hold onto your seats – these plays will keep you guessing til the very end!Titles/
September 20, 2022Reimagining Shakespeare for the Modern Stage: Q&A with Author Andrew Shepherd The Bard’s classic and timeless characters have been reimagined by author Andrew Shepherd in his epic, romantic, tragic, sci-fi comedy, The Shakespeare Conspiracy. In this conversation, Shepherd shares his love of Shakespeare and explains the creative process behind his ‘real’ and ‘theatre’ worlds.Authors/Playwrights/UK/
September 19, 2022A Fractured Folk Tale: Creators Mark Waldrop and Brad Ross Discuss LUCK! A Musical We had the good fortune to chat with bookwriter/lyricist Mark Waldrop and composer Brad Ross, co-creators of LUCK! A Musical, a hilarious, fast-paced show based on a short story by Nobel Prize-winning author Isaac Bashevis Singer.Authors/Titles/
September 12, 2022A Conversation with Playwright Charlie Josephine We interviewed playwright Charlie Josephine for their latest works – the critically acclaimed I, Joan and Monologues for ‘Others’. Find out more their inspirations and creative process behind these titles.Authors/Playwrights/UK/
September 7, 2022Your Guide to Holiday Shows! The -ber months have arrived! Get a head start on programming your next holiday show — explore this list of plays and musicals that’ll fill your audience with seasonal mirth.Titles/
August 22, 2022So Far: A History of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Allegro Theatre historian Bert Fink recounts the birth of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark “concept musical,” an experimental work that broke new ground on Broadway.Titles/
August 5, 2022Notable Bibliophile Characters These Concord Theatricals titles feature literary lovers. Explore the list to find a show expressing your inner book nerdiness on stage!Titles/
August 4, 20222022 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight Here’s our hand-picked selection of titles from the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival — GirlPlay, MUSTARD and SHEWOLVES. Join the Festival’s 75th anniversary celebration by attending the performances in person or buying a script from Concord Theatricals’ website.Titles/UK/
August 2, 2022QUIZ: Which Character from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Are YOU? Are you as sour as a stepsister, or as righteous and kind as Prince Christopher? Take this quick quiz to find out which character from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is your perfect fit.Community/Titles/
July 27, 2022QUIZ: Find Out Your Next Summer Read Take this quiz to find scripts that are perfect for your summer holiday!Titles/
July 25, 2022How To Be Brave: Q&A with Siân Owen Siân Owen’s one-woman play follows Katie’s adventure around Newport with a stolen BMX. We spoke to Owen about her monologue, her inspirations and her relationship to Newport.Playwrights/Titles/
July 14, 2022Vive la France! French Plays and Musicals For Bastille Day, we’re celebrating all things French! From 13 Rue de l’Amour to Victor/Victoria, here are some Concord plays and musicals that are très très français.Titles/
July 5, 2022Bully No More! – A Conversation with Creator Elaine Davida Sklar Bully No More! explores the repercussions of bullying and celebrates the power of individuals to band together and stand up for what’s right. An updated 2022 version of the musical is now available, so we spoke to the show’s creator about its themes and impact.Authors/Titles/
June 28, 2022120 Facts About Richard Rodgers Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Oklahoma! and other beloved musicals, was born 120 years ago. To celebrate, we’ve compiled 120 facts about the legendary composer.Authors/
June 27, 2022Sex Cells: A Conversation with Playwright Anna Longaretti Sex Cells, a funny and poignant play set in the busy call centre for a sex toy manufacturer, has delighted audiences worldwide since its London debut in 2013. Playwright Anna Longaretti discusses the play, its themes and its continued relevance.Titles/Authors/Playwrights/
June 22, 202210,000 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.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
June 10, 2022May Queen: A Conversation with Playwright Frankie Meredith Playwright Frankie Meredith, author of May Queen, discusses her play, her inspirations and her relationship to Coventry.Authors/UK/
June 2, 2022Shows 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.Titles/
May 24, 2022Thornton 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.Uncategorized/
May 12, 2022A 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.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
May 6, 2022Agatha 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.Titles/
May 3, 2022A 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.Playwrights/UK/
April 30, 2022K-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.Titles/