December 2, 2021QUIZ: Which Character from ‘A Christmas Carol’ Are You? Find out which character from the Dickens classic lives closest to your heart in this quiz!Featured/Titles/
November 30, 2021Anne of Green Gables – The Musical: Fifty Years of Indomitable Spirit Anne of Green Gables – The Musical, the world’s longest-running annual musical theatre production, continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. We spoke with Robin Campbell and Geoff Campbell, sons of the original co-creators, about the show’s history, impact and enduring appeal.Titles/
November 26, 2021Celebrating 25 Years of the Alfred Fagon Award To celebrate the extraordinary work that that has been championed by the Alfred Fagon Award over the years, we caught up with some of our authors to hear about what being affiliated with the Award means to them and why it matters in the industry today.Playwrights/UK/
November 23, 2021QUIZ: Which Christmas Show Tune Are You? Are you warm and traditional like “White Christmas” or peppy and festive like “We Need A Little Christmas? This quiz will help you find out!Titles/
November 22, 2021Lisa Carroll on writing Cuckoo Lisa Carroll discusses how she approached exploring themes of teenage identity and cruelty in her play Cuckoo.Playwrights/UK/
November 18, 2021The Possibilities of Theatre: Esther Freud on writing Stitchers Playwright and author Esther Freud discusses the creative inspiration behind her play Stitchers, which follows the story of Lady Anne Tree as she introduces needlecraft classes to prisoners.Playwrights/UK/
November 15, 2021’S Wonderful: Highlights from the Ira Gershwin Songbook Learn the history behind the simple and timeless lyrics of Ira Gershwin, many of which have become staples of the American songbook.Authors/
November 3, 2021Read More Plays Club: Gnit The 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 Steps Patrick 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 Film Sample these shows that began onstage before being immortalized on the silver screen.Titles/
October 15, 2021Plays & Musicals for Spooky Season Looking for campy chills, or do you prefer terrifying thrills? Discover hilarious haunts and seriously scary stories to celebrate Halloween and fall.Titles/
October 6, 2021Plays & Musicals for Trans Awareness Peruse these deep, nuanced stories centering trans experiences.Titles/
October 5, 2021The Concord Theatricals Read More Plays Club Concord 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 Film These hit plays, from laugh-out-loud farces to compelling dramas, were successfully adapted to films.Titles/
September 29, 2021Escapist Plays Get lost in the intrigue, suspense, tenderness and wit of these uplifting shows!Titles/
September 15, 2021Read More Plays Club: The Confession of Lily Dare The 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 Green Award-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 Harris Rachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor discuss adapting Paul Gallico’s novel for the stage.Authors/UK/
August 25, 2021Festive Holiday Shows Get ready for the holidays with this list of festive shows for your upcoming holiday season!Titles/
August 23, 2021More Plays & Musicals for Strong Leading Women From 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 Festival Garden 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 Change I 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 Lovers These 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 Plays Despite 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 Gardens The 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 Down The 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 Plays One 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 Friends Happy 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/