Musicals

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September 1, 2026

Great Roles for Latine Men

Latine men have the chance to shine with these shows that move from tragedy to comedy, celebration to grief, fantasy to reality.
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August 26, 2026

Female-Driven Comedies

From farcical heroines to grounded slice-of-life protagonists, let yourself be swept away by waves of laughter with these stellar comedies driven by women.
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August 7, 2026

Sparkle and Shine: Q&A with the Authors of Finn

Explore the depths of this brilliant and beautiful ocean – complete with quirky sea creatures and catchy tunes — in the deeply moving, vibrant show for any audience, Finn, by hearing directly from the authors!
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Featured image for ““God’s Best Joke”: A Conversation with the Creators of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
July 28, 2026

“God’s Best Joke”: A Conversation with the Creators of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Creators Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts discuss the show’s creation, history and enduring success.
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May 11, 2026

QUIZ: Which Musical Are You?

Classic or contemporary, silly or serious, comedy or drama, find out which musical best suits your personality.
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Featured image for “The Phenomenon of “You’ll Never Walk Alone””
May 5, 2026

The Phenomenon of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

Since its 1945 premiere in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” has continued to inspire. We explore the song’s cultural impact through the world of football and charity singles.
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March 11, 2026

A Conversation with John Bucchino

John Bucchino, composer/lyricist of A Catered Affair, It’s Only Life and A Peacock Among Pigeons, reflects on the influences and creative instincts that have shaped his warm, vulnerable and meticulous work.
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February 3, 2026

Elizabeth Swados, Theatre Pioneer

Prolific multi-hyphenate Elizabeth Swados elevated the marginalized through plays and musicals of unbridled, limitless creativity. On the 75th anniversary of her birth, we celebrate Liz with a sampling of titles from her impressive body of work.
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January 28, 2026

UK School Musicals – Let’s Travel

Discover the latest musical selection from Concord Theatricals for school and youth group licensing.
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Featured image for “Comedy Mysteries: Gasps, Laughs and Thrills”
December 17, 2025

Comedy Mysteries: Gasps, Laughs and Thrills

Featuring all the thrills of classic whodunits along with the jokes and lightning-quick pace of screwball farces, these comedy mysteries are sure to keep audiences spellbound.
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December 15, 2025

A Children’s Theatre Classic: An Interview with Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Composer Michael Valenti

Michael Valenti, composer of the beloved children’s musical Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, discusses the rich history of the show, his favorite memories, and why it became the longest continuously running children’s show in off-Broadway history.
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December 1, 2025

Plays That Inspired Musicals

Some of our favorite musicals first began as groundbreaking plays. Explore these plays that inspired musicals in the Concord Theatricals catalog.
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November 25, 2025

“The Impossible Dream” – An Anthem of Hope

Sixty years after its creation, “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha still inspires us to strive for a better world. Here’s a look at the creation, history and enduring power of a musical theatre gem.
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October 22, 2025

Melody and Mastery: Celebrating Maury Yeston at 80

In honor of the Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist’s 80th birthday, we’re exploring nine (get it?) facets of his extraordinary professional and artistic journey.
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September 3, 2025

Comfort Shows

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!
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August 13, 2025

K-12 Theatre: Consider These Plays & Musicals, 2025-26

Need some new ideas for your school theatre program? Here’s an assortment of great plays and musicals for you to consider, from well-known hits to hidden gems.
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August 9, 2025

As Seen on TV: Plays & Musicals Connected to Television

The theatre: a few thousand years older than television. Here’s a collection of plays and musicals that started on stage, moved from the small screen to the stage, or reflect on the impact of TV on culture.
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July 25, 2025

The Sound of Music: A Guide to Stage and Screen

The Sound of Music has delighted theatre and film audiences for decades. Here’s a guide to the differences between the film and stage versions of this treasured Golden Age musical.
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July 8, 2025

Top Hat: A Guide to Screen and Stage

Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Astaire and Rogers to the stage. Here’s a quick guide to the film and stage versions of this effervescent musical.
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Featured image for “Singing the Praises of Dorothy Fields”
July 1, 2025

Singing the Praises of Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields (1905-1974) was a brilliant and prolific librettist/lyricist for stage and film. She wrote more than 400 songs for Broadway and Hollywood.
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June 18, 2025

Sun & Fun: Plan Your Next Summer Stock Season

Here’s a handy guide to help you plan your next summer season, with suggestions for a family musical, an alternative musical, a straight play and a rock show.
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May 29, 2025

Musical Revues

A wonderful array of songs and sketches are on display in these exciting revues, most featuring flexible cast sizes and simple settings.
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Featured image for “The Truth Behind… Operation Mincemeat”
May 18, 2025

The Truth Behind… Operation Mincemeat

The musical Operation Mincemeat is a hilarious and quick-witted portrait of a British WWII deception plot involving a corpse, two crashed airplanes and the creator of James Bond. But who were the real-life agents behind this historic event?
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May 10, 2025

Small-Cast Musicals

Here’s a variety of musicals – comedies and dramas – requiring seven or fewer actors.
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May 7, 2025

Plays & 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.
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Featured image for “Meet John Doe: An Interview with Creators Andrew Gerle and Eddie Sugarman”
April 10, 2025

Meet John Doe: An Interview with Creators Andrew Gerle and Eddie Sugarman

Meet John Doe, based on Frank Capra’s beloved film, is a hopeful new Depression-era musical about media, politics and the American Dream. The show’s co-creators discuss the show’s gestation, themes and increasing relevance.
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Featured image for “The Road to Carousel”
March 21, 2025

The Road to Carousel

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?
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March 15, 2025

The Truth Behind… Gypsy

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?
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March 13, 2025

Pop/Rock Musicals

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.
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Featured image for “The Truth Behind… SIX”
February 12, 2025

The Truth Behind… SIX

Learn all about the musical’s historical characters, from long-reigning queen Catherine of Aragon to Henry VIII’s survivor, Catherine Parr.
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Featured image for “Shows from the Comics”
February 4, 2025

Shows from the Comics

Get to know a selection of those theater pieces whose inspiration came from comic strips and consider producing one of them with your troupe.
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Featured image for “The Truth Behind… War Paint”
February 1, 2025

The Truth Behind… War Paint

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