Newly Available for Licensing – June 2026 (US)

June is jam-packed with new plays and musicals to license – some might even say it’s bustin’ out all over! Check out these titles, newly available as of June from Concord Theatricals in the US.

Blithe Spirit (Abridged) by Noël Coward and Laurence Maslon
(Short Play, Comedy / 4w, 2m)
A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this much-revived classic from playwright Noël Coward concerns fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, who has married Ruth, but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife Elvira, who is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash, it becomes clear that Charles will be haunted by “blithe spirits” into perpetuity. This version – condensed down to a one-act by Laurence Maslon – is perfect for schools and competitions!

Cephianne’s Reflection by Mallory Raven-Ellen Backstrom
(Full-Length Play, Drama / 5w, 4m)
For hundreds of years, the inhabitants of the invisible Ma Isle have journeyed into the wilderness when they come of age and emerged gifted with special abilities… Until Cephianne, the youngest child of their immortal matriarch, fails her seeking ritual – emerging from the woods unchanged – and finds an enthralling man in her mirror. This contemporary fairy tale is penned in homage to the Gullah dialect and the colorful culture found off the coast of Georgia, where the descendants of enslaved peoples turn pain into power.

Clue: The British Invasion by Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks and Yoni Weiss
(Full-Length Play, Comedy / 3w, 9m)
It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party – this time featuring a 1960s British rock ’n’ roll flair. When host and English rock star Rick Black is found dead, the listening party for his newest album turns into a whodunit. Join the iconic characters known as Scarlett, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer before the body count stacks up. This madcap comedy based on the hit film and board game will keep you guessing – both about who killed the host and where their accents are coming from – until the final twist.

Creditors by August Strindberg, adapted by Jen Silverman
(Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 2m)
In this “wretchedly compelling” (The New York Times) new adaptation of Strindberg’s classic play, a struggling painter finds his spark reignited by a magnetic stranger at an isolated seaside hotel. Their connection is instant and intimate, but what seems like a chance encounter quickly twists into something far darker, as the stranger becomes interested in his wife. Talk into the night devolves into an intricate web of deception, seduction and revelation in this vulnerable exploration of power and human desire.

Finn by Christopher Dimond, Michael Kooman and Chris Nee
(Short Musical, Comedy / 4w, 3m + ensemble)
Hilarious and heartwarming, this underwater musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of Finn, a young shark who dreams of following in his family’s footsteps by joining the prestigious Shark Guard. As Finn faces the challenges of growing up and following his heart, his musical story becomes a magical journey of self-discovery, friendship and adventure. Explores the depths of the brilliant and beautiful ocean with quirky sea creatures and catchy tunes in this deeply moving, vibrant show for any audience.

Ghost Quartet by Dave Malloy
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 2w, 2m)
This hauntingly beautiful musical from the composer of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (US/UK) is an intoxicating mix of love, loss and spirits both spectral and alcoholic. In it, four friends drink in an interwoven tale spanning continents, centuries and the cosmos, including a murderous sister, a treehouse astronomer, a bear, a subway and the ghost of Thelonious Monk. Weaving urban legend with drunken odes to friendship, this is a kaleidoscopic story about stories themselves – how we tell and hear them as well as how they evolve, intertwine and draw us in.

Gods & Monsters by Thomas Mullen from the novel by Christopher Bram
(Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 4m)
This new stage adaptation of Bram’s bestselling novel Father of Frankenstein and the Oscar-winning film Gods & Monsters is a haunting and tender (though fictionalized) account of the last days of acclaimed film director James Whale’s life. Decades after his Hollywood success as director of hits like Frankenstein, Whale is retired and facing dementia. When he takes an interest in the new gardener, Clayton, it appears to be for something more than his usual casual conquests. This daring and poignant play explores issues of aging, race, sexuality and bigotry with intelligence, insight and compassion.

Hidden Inside by Daniel Carlton and Nambi E. Kelley
(Short Play, Drama / 1w, 9 any gender youth)
In work commissioned specially for teen actors by the Keen Company, a novice student teacher is put in charge of Saturday school for chronically late kids. But when a standard drill goes awry, the students are forced to honestly connect with each other, transcend high school archetypes and reckon with their true identities.

Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood: The Musical by Adam Szymkowicz and Masi Asare
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 4m, 13 any gender)
With an exuberant score ranging from pop and soul to classic show tunes, this new musicals is a gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, leading a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin?

Snow Day by Tracy Wells
(Short Play, Comedy / 8 any gender youth)
In the dead of winter, when the temperature drops below freezing and the days drag on, there are two words that every student longs to hear: SNOW DAY! From a scared sledder to a beleaguered babysitter to role-playing paladins, the characters in these scenes show what students get up to when school gets canceled. Performed together as a one-act with a minimal set and super flexible cast, this play makes for an easy and frostily fun way to bring the magic that can only be found on a snow day.

Spic-O-Rama: A Dysfunctional Comedy by John Leguizamo
(Full-Length Play, Comedy / 1 any gender or flexible casting)
In this flexible-cast version of the hit off-Broadway show, the members of a Latino family in Jackson Heights, New York, prepare for the wedding of the family’s oldest son. Each family member takes a turn confiding their dreams, grudges and regrets, revealing a household that gives a new meaning to “dysfunctional.” Originally played by just one actor, the hilarious and varied characters in this laugh-out-loud comedy can now be portrayed by any number of actors.

Teeth by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs
(Full-Length Musical, Dark Comedy / 7w, 4m)
Based on the cult classic film of the same name, this fierce, rapturous and savagely entertaining new musical is crackling with irrepressible desire and ancient rage – a dark comedy conjuring the legend of one girl whose sexual curse is also her salvation – when men violate her, her body bites back. Literally. This theatrical adaptation explores teenage sexual desire, the dangers of an oppressive purity culture and what happens when myth becomes reality – balancing humor and honesty to dig into issues of sexual expression, religious repression and bodily autonomy.

The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful (And Her Dog!) by Lauren Gunderson and Bree Lowdermilk
(Short Musical for Young Audiences, Comedy / 2w, 2m)
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity and teamwork. A whimsical musical for all audiences to delight in discovery while learning a thing or two about the solar system.

The Berlin Diaries by Andrea Stolowitz
(Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 1w, 1m)
In this moving combination of docudrama and biography who two actors play 14 characters, Andrea Stolowitz follows stories across time, space and distant family connections to trace the path of her great-grandfather, Max, a German Jew who escaped to New York City in 1939. Though Max’s story was “verschollen,” or lost, Stolowitz uses his journal as a guide, winding her way across continents and decades. A moving tribute to the familial bonds that survive even the most horrifying events.

The Four Old Broads Christmas Extravaganza by Leslie Kimbell
(Full-Length Play, Comedy / 7w, 2m)
Your favorite Old Broads are back… and Christmas doesn’t stand a chance! When Eaddy is forced to take over the Petula Community Theatre charity Christmas pageant, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. This community-theatre-gone-wild fiasco delivers nonstop, rolling-in-the-aisles laughs… and absolutely ZERO silent nights. Senior living never felt so fun!

This is NOT a Teen Movie by Jane B. Jones
(Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 6w, 6m, 2 any gender youth, 2gnc youth + ensemble)
At Golden Valley High, prom season means one thing: over-the-top promposals. But when news breaks that recent grads have been expelled from college for sexual misconduct, a group of students begins to question what their culture is really promoting. Led by the principal’s outspoken daughter, they launch a bold campaign to take prom back – and spark a conversation the whole school can’t ignore. A flexible play with great roles for teenage actors!

We Had a World by Joshua Harmon
(Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 1m)
In this “fresh take on the family drama genre” (New York Theatre Guide), a dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible.” In this searing, funny and deeply personal play, playwright Joshua Harmon recreates 30 years of family fights, monstrous behavior, enormous cruelty and enduring love.

For more new titles, read more in our Newly Available for Licensing series on Breaking Character or visit Concord Theatricals in the US.