June 9, 2023Great Works of the LGBTQIA+ Canon From uproarious comedies to harrowing dramas, these Concord Theatricals plays and musicals address the depth and breadth of human experience in the LGBTQIA+ community.Titles/
May 16, 2023BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Voices and the Queer Experience The Concord Theatricals catalog is a tapestry of authors and the dynamic perspectives they bring to storytelling. We’re putting a spotlight on queer playwrights of color who explore the LGBTQIA+ experience.Authors/Titles/
April 12, 2023Checking in at The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: Q&A with author Deborah Moggach Deborah Moggach, the author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, talks with us about the stage adaptation of the Sunday Times bestselling book and beloved film starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighty.Playwrights/UK/
April 6, 2023The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Spring ’23 Concord Theatricals UK started 2023 with some buzz. These highlights from the past three months include significant anniversaries, exciting acquisitions and the scoop from the Olivier Awards.UK/
April 5, 2023The Latest from @ConcordShows: Spring ’23 Take a look at what’s been happening lately at Concord Theatricals! These highlights from the first three months of 2023 include awards, anniversaries and Broadway productions.Titles/
April 4, 2023Sleepova with Author Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini Join our sleepover with author Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini to discuss her new play Sleepova; a frank, funny coming-of-age ode to black women. Get comfy and read Matilda’s thoughts on the play, its characters and her advice for young queer Black women.Authors/Playwrights/UK/
March 23, 2023Shows with All-Female Casts From matriarchs to fighter pilots, homemakers to politicians, the women in these stories represent a broad range of experience. Explore this selection of plays and musicals featuring all-female casts.Titles/
March 18, 2023One-Woman Shows One female actor is all that’s needed for a theatrical tour-de-force. Explore the intimate world of one-woman shows and the powerful stories they tell in this collection of musicals and plays.Titles/
March 7, 2023Community Theatre: Your 2023 Guide to Season Planning Discover your next community theatre hit! You’re sure to find the perfect show in this dynamic list of musicals and plays for casts of all sizes.Community/Titles/
March 6, 2023The Play’s the Thing: Shows Inspired by Shakespeare From William Shakespeare’s poems and stage works, contemporary theatremakers have taken the liberty of creating their own unique plays and musicals. Here’s a selection of brilliant and thrilling works inspired by The Bard of Avon.Titles/
February 15, 2023My Brother’s Keeper: Q&A with Author Mahad Ali We chatted with playwright Mahad Ali about the inspirations and the characters of his debut play, My Brother’s Keeper, about two refugee brothers who arrive in a small British seaside town and discover love, pain and commmunity.Authors/UK/
February 9, 2023Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!: Laurence Maslon Explores the Groundbreaking Musical Theatre historian Laurence Maslon explores Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in a series of entertaining and informative essays.Titles/
February 3, 2023New Cast Albums from Concord Theatricals Recordings Concord Theatricals Recordings has recently re-released several rare and never-before-digitally available cast albums, including William Finn’s Elegies: A Song Cycle and the OBCR of The Grass Harp. Check out these fantastic scores and learn more about the shows they’re from.Titles/
February 1, 2023Meet the Characters from Birds and Bees Meet the four students from Birds and Bees, the latest play by Charlie Josephine. After causing a disruption during a school assembly, four students are forced together to work on an apology statement. Facing their differences, they realise their power to create change.Titles/UK/
January 1, 2023Show and Author Anniversaries in 2023 2023 marks a milestone for several Concord Theatricals shows and authors. Here’s a list of selected plays, musicals and authors celebrating an anniversary this year.Authors/Titles/
December 13, 2022Plays & Musicals About the Jewish Experience We’ve compiled a list of plays and musicals centered around the Jewish experience. Whether you’re looking to read or produce them, these shows each shine a light on a unique aspect of Jewish culture, tradition and history.Titles/
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.Authors/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 holiday 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/