September 1, 2026Great 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.Titles/
August 26, 2026Female-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.Titles/
August 7, 2026Sparkle 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!Authors/Titles/
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.Titles/
May 11, 2026QUIZ: Which Musical Are You? Classic or contemporary, silly or serious, comedy or drama, find out which musical best suits your personality.Titles/
May 5, 2026The 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.Titles/UK/
March 11, 2026A 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.Authors/
February 3, 2026Elizabeth 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.Authors/
January 28, 2026UK School Musicals – Let’s Travel Discover the latest musical selection from Concord Theatricals for school and youth group licensing.Titles/UK/
December 17, 2025Comedy 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.Titles/
December 15, 2025A 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.Playwrights/Productions/
December 1, 2025Plays That Inspired Musicals Some of our favorite musicals first began as groundbreaking plays. Explore these plays that inspired musicals in the Concord Theatricals catalog.Titles/
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.Titles/
October 22, 2025Melody 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.Authors/
September 3, 2025Comfort 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!Titles/
August 13, 2025K-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.Titles/
August 9, 2025As 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.Titles/
July 25, 2025The 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.Titles/
July 8, 2025Top 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.Titles/
July 1, 2025Singing 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.Authors/
June 18, 2025Sun & 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.Titles/
May 29, 2025Musical Revues A wonderful array of songs and sketches are on display in these exciting revues, most featuring flexible cast sizes and simple settings.Titles/
May 18, 2025The 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?Titles/Featured/
May 10, 2025Small-Cast Musicals Here’s a variety of musicals – comedies and dramas – requiring seven or fewer actors.Titles/
May 7, 2025Plays & 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/
April 10, 2025Meet 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.Authors/Titles/
March 21, 2025The 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?Titles/
March 15, 2025The 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?Titles/
March 13, 2025Pop/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.Titles/
February 12, 2025The 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.Titles/
February 4, 2025Shows 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.Titles/
February 1, 2025The Truth Behind… War Paint Beauty titans take the stage in this musical retelling of the rivalry between trailblazers Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein.Titles/