November 3, 2021Read More Plays Club: GnitThe seventh session of Concord Theatricals’ Read More Plays Club featured playwright Will Eno discussing his play Gnit.Community/
October 27, 202139 Steps to Presenting The 39 StepsPatrick Barlow’s stage adaptation of The 39 Steps is a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Here are 39 steps to make your production of The 39 Steps a rousing success!Titles/
October 25, 2021Stage to Screen: Musicals Adapted to FilmSample these shows that began onstage before being immortalized on the silver screen.Titles/
October 15, 2021Plays & Musicals for Spooky SeasonRejoice, theatre makers, it’s Spooky Season! Check out these plays and musicals perfect for a hair-raising Halloween.Titles/
October 6, 2021Plays & Musicals for Trans AwarenessPeruse these deep, nuanced stories centering trans experiences.Titles/
October 5, 2021The Concord Theatricals Read More Plays ClubConcord Theatricals has proudly launched the Read More Plays Club, focused on recognizing select Concord Theatricals plays as important works of literature. Each club session features a fantastic Concord Theatricals title and artists connected to the work in an hour-long candid discussion of the creation and history of the play.Community/
October 5, 2021From the Stage to the Silver Screen: Plays Adapted to FilmThese hit plays, from laugh-out-loud farces to compelling dramas, were successfully adapted to films.Titles/
September 29, 2021Escapist PlaysGet lost in the intrigue, suspense, tenderness and wit of these uplifting shows!Titles/
September 15, 2021Read More Plays Club: The Confession of Lily DareThe sixth session of Concord Theatricals’ Read More Plays Club featured playwright Charles Busch discussing his play The Confession of Lily Dare.Community/
September 9, 2021Breaking Barriers and Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Andrea GreenAward-winning playwright, composer and music therapist Andrea Green creates musicals for young performers that deliver important messages on tolerance, inclusion, understanding and respect. We sat down with Andrea to discuss her career, her philosophy and her future endeavors.Authors/Community/
September 7, 2021Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Rachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor on Flowers for Mrs HarrisRachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor discuss adapting Paul Gallico’s novel for the stage.Authors/UK/
August 25, 2021Festive Holiday ShowsGet ready for the holidays with this list of festive shows for your upcoming holiday season!Titles/
August 23, 2021More Plays & Musicals for Strong Leading WomenFrom pioneers in the women’s suffrage movement to contemporary teachers, parents, prisoners, athletes and entertainers, here’s a broad spectrum of meaty roles for strong women in both plays and musicals.Titles/
August 13, 2021QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Promises, Promises?A blockbuster hit in 1969, Promises, Promises took Broadway by storm, wowing audiences and critics alike. How well do you know this groovy, urbane 60s musical?Titles/
August 11, 2021“Garden District” Short Film Features at Madrid International Film FestivalGarden District, a short film based on Rosary O’Neill’s full-length play Solitaire, is earning awards and nominations at prestigious film festivals around the world. The playwright and her daughter, Rory Schmitt, discuss the development and success of the play and film.Playwrights/
August 10, 2021QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Dreamgirls?It was a Broadway smash and a blockbuster film, and it remains an international sensation. How well do you know the phenomenon known as Dreamgirls? Take our quiz and find out!Titles/
August 9, 2021“God’s Best Joke”: A Q&A with the Creators of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangeI Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is celebrating its 25th anniversary! We sat down with creators Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts to discuss the show’s creation, history and enduring success.Titles/
August 2, 2021Plays & Musicals for Book LoversThese Concord Theatricals literary adaptations – from A Tale of Two Cities to The Phantom of the Opera to Fun Home – are sure to pique the interest of any bookworm.Titles/
July 29, 2021Lorraine Hansberry In Five PlaysDespite her early death at age 34, Lorraine Hansberry broke new ground with dynamic, challenging plays that took Broadway by storm. Explore the work of this trailblazing playwright and activist.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
July 28, 2021Read More Plays Club: Native GardensThe fifth session of Concord Theatricals’ Read More Plays Club featured playwright Karen Zacarías and director Lisa Portes discussing Zacarías’ Native Gardens.Community/
July 16, 2021QUIZ: Name That Show – Emoji Edition!If your messages often feature an emoji (or five), and you think you know our shows like the back of your hand, we’ve got a quiz for you! Can you guess the correct emoji-style titles of our plays and musicals?Titles/
June 30, 2021Read More Plays Club: What to Send Up When it Goes DownThe fourth session of Concord Theatricals’ Read More Plays Club featured playwright Aleshea Harris and director Whitney White discussing Harris’ What to Send Up When it Goes Down.Community/
June 9, 2021Terence Rattigan In Five PlaysOne of Britain’s greatest playwrights, Terence Rattigan created a wealth of comedies and dramas that triumphed in the UK and US. Explore these five selected plays demonstrating the breadth of his talent.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
June 9, 2021QUIZ: Which Best Friend Duo Are You?Always wondered which stage best friend duo you and your pal are like? We’ve put together a short quiz that’ll help you figure it out.Titles/
June 4, 2021Plays & Musicals About Best FriendsHappy National Best Friend’s Day to our number one pals, buddies, mates, chums, cronies and sidekicks! Check out these fantastic plays and musicals that feature the best friendships on the stage.Titles/
June 1, 2021Read More Plays Club: Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear LouiseThe third session of Concord Theatricals’ Read More Plays Club focused on Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, a new, autobiographical dramatic comedy.Community/
May 25, 2021Inspired by Life: An interview with Taz Skylar and Ross Berkeley Simpson, writers of WarheadsTarek ‘Taz’ Skylar and Ross Berkeley Simpson discuss working together on Warheads, a striking show based on the lasting impact of war on those who return from it and try to assimilate back into the day-to-day.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
May 17, 2021Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter – From Stage to ScreenLove, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter creators Stevie Holland, Gary William Friedman and Richard Maltby, Jr. discuss the musical’s history and upcoming world premiere on Broadway on Demand.Authors/Titles/
May 11, 2021QUIZ: Which Jellicle Cat Are You?Want to know who you would be at the Jellicle Ball? Take this quiz to find out!Titles/
April 28, 2021Great Roles for Asian Male ActorsFrom the CFO of a trendy sports apparel company to a nerdy 16-year-old in Long Beach, California, you’ll find a wide variety of compelling roles in this collection of Concord Theatricals plays and musicals featuring Asian men.Titles/
April 27, 2021Read More Plays Club: Our Town (Multilingual) by Thornton WilderThe second session of Concord Theatricals’ Read More Plays Club focused on Our Town (Multilingual), a new translation of Thornton Wilder’s classic play.Community/
April 19, 2021Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary on Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The MusicalWith Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ now available to license, we caught up with the authors about the new musical and its timeless appeal.Playwrights/UK/