Musicals

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, a shining example of sophisticated dramatic storytelling through music and words, nearly flopped in tryouts. How did the Carousel we know come to be?

Based on Gypsy Rose Lee’s bestselling 1957 memoir, Gypsy paints a compelling portrait of a stage mother who both uplifts and cripples her daughters. But who were the real Mama Rose, Louise, June and Herbie?

Check out these dynamic Concord musicals (along with a few plays) that feature pop or rock music, ranging from early ’50s rock ’n’ roll to contemporary electropop.

Learn all about the musical’s historical characters, from long-reigning queen Catherine of Aragon to Henry VIII’s survivor, Catherine Parr.

Get to know a selection of those theater pieces whose inspiration came from comic strips and consider producing one of them with your troupe.

Beauty titans take the stage in this musical retelling of the rivalry between trailblazers Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein.

Planning your next community theatre season can be challenging, so Concord Theatricals is here to help! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles – arranged by genre – that are sure to fit your needs and thrill your audience.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a sparkling Broadway musical adapted from the beloved 1954 film. So how do the film and stage versions differ? Here’s a handy breakdown of the film and its stage adaptation.

These dynamic plays and musicals feature older women and younger women interacting – as mothers and daughters, mentors and students, or friends and colleagues.

Need some fresh show ideas for your community theatre? Concord Theatricals is here to help! Find your next hit in this dynamic selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles for your next season.

These Concord Theatricals titles featuring the great detective offer suspense, chills and surprises – all the thrills associated with great mystery theatre.

Joe Iconis, celebrated composer/lyricist of several hit shows, including Be More Chill, Family Album and Things to Ruin, shares his reaction to Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s revelatory musical Titanic.

Ahead of the next school year, here’s a look at the things that students (and teachers) learn from putting on a show! These marvellous Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are sorted into categories focused on learning.

Peruse the Concord Theatricals shows that have been honored over the years on Broadway’s biggest night.

Hadestown intertwines two love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – breathing new life into their ancient tales. Learn more about how the musical’s characters compare to the myths that inspired them.

We recently connected with Brad Ross and Mary Hall Surface, composer and book writer of The Tales of Custard the Dragon, to discuss their meaningful collaboration on the audience-favorite family musical.

In search of inspiration for your next K-12 theatre season? Concord Theatricals has got you covered! We’ve created a hand-picked selection of plays and musicals to fit a variety of needs.

10 years have passed since Heathers The Musical’s explosive off-Broadway premiere! To celebrate anniversary, here are 10 facts about this hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal hit musical.

In a magnificent theatre career spanning over seven decades, Chita Rivera wowed Broadway audiences in show after show, always maintaining the highest level of craft and professionalism. Here’s a look at some highlights in the life of an indisputable Broadway icon.

Planning your upcoming community theatre season? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for your theatre.

From heartwarming family drama to charming romantic comedy, these titles from the Concord Theatricals catalog are sure to leave audiences feeling warm and fuzzy. Snuggle up and peruse these comfort shows for the stage!

Musical theatre is educational! These Concord Theatricals musicals are handily organized into categories focused on learning. From history and literature to costume and set design, this list provides plenty of educational opportunities for everyone.

These Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are designed specifically for young audiences. From classic fairy tales and literary adaptations to charming contemporary stories, these TYA shows are sure to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers!

Did you know that Lorraine Hansberry’s Tony Award-winning play was adapted into a Tony Award-winning musical? Raisin premiered on Broadway on October 18, 1973. To celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, here’s everything you need to know about Raisin… the musical!

It’s back-to-school season, and you know what that means… time for students – and teachers – to learn! As you’re planning your next school theatre season, take a look at these amazing Concord Theatricals plays and musicals, handily organised into categories focused on learning.

Dan Goggin, the affable, hilarious, brilliant man behind the Nunsense musicals, turned 80 this year. We sat down with the composer/lyricist/librettist to discuss his career in the theatre and the secret of success for his little musical that became a global phenomenon.

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.

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.

On March 9, 2008, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights made Washington Heights the talk of the town. In honor of the musical’s 15-year Broadway anniversary – and in no particular order – here are 15 fun facts and tidbits about the show.

Theatre historian Laurence Maslon explores Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in a series of entertaining and informative essays.

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.

Here’s a look at the colorful cast of characters in Zombie Prom, an ebullient musical blending the tuneful sounds of the ‘50s with the chills of a spooky B-movie.