Musicals

When it comes to hit Broadway musicals, Michael Stewart wrote the book… literally. Here are ten reasons you should know this musical theatre great.

Funny Girl , the hit musical about legendary entertainer Fanny Brice, opened in 1964 and finally returns to Broadway in 2022. To celebrate the show’s homecoming, here are 15 Fun Facts about the original Broadway production!

Concord Theatricals proudly champions female authors in the UK and beyond. Here’s a list of women who have received nominations and wins at the Olivier Awards.

Concord Theatricals proudly licenses three distinct versions of the musical Cabaret. Read on to learn about the song and story differences among the three versions.

From the silver screen to your local theatre, here’s a list of stage adaptations of film musicals, featuring scores that were originally composed for the movies.

Ruthless!, the outrageous and hilarious off-Broadway sensation, premiered at the Players Theatre on March 13, 1992. Co-creators Joel Paley and Marvin Laird celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary in a conversation about talent, ambition, tap shoes… and homicide.

More than 50 years after its creation, the rock musical Hair continues to celebrate the ‘60s counterculture in all its glory. Co-creator James Rado reflects on the creation of this groundbreaking theatrical sensation.

Crazy For You®, the hit Broadway musical featuring a trunkload of Gershwin tunes, premiered on Broadway 30 years ago, in 1992. Book writer Ken Ludwig discusses the musical’s development, history and enduring appeal.

The international musical sensation about high school romance and rock ’n’ roll premiered on Broadway 50 years ago. From bobby socks to soda shops, here’s a list of our favorite things about Grease.

Whether set in the American West or featuring bluegrass, folk or country scores, here’s a collection of Concord Theatrical’s hootin’ and hollerin’ country-western musicals.

In an essay first published in 1966, bookwriter Isobel Lennart hilariously reflects on the arduous creative process that led to the worldwide success of Funny Girl.

Cut producing costs and concentrate creativity by staging a fast-paced, farcical show with a small cast.

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.

Learn the history behind the simple and timeless lyrics of Ira Gershwin, many of which have become staples of the American songbook.

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.

Sample these shows that began onstage before being immortalized on the silver screen.

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?

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.

We continue our trip around the globe with a look at Vérité Theatre Company’s production of The Mad Ones in South Korea. Read more about the company’s unique experience.

Ted Chapin, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, recounts the colorful history of Irving Berlin’s smash musical.

No matter what time of year, it’s always a perfect time for an Irving Berlin tune.

With Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ now available to license, we caught up with the authors about the new musical and its timeless appeal.

Put your best foot forward with these great shows featuring stand-out dance numbers! Whether you like tap, ballet, jazz or hip hop, you’re sure to find something to move your feet in this select list of exuberant dance-focused musicals.

So you like your musicals to have a bit of bite to them? Put on your Doc Martens, bust out your black eyeliner, and get ready to shake things up with this collection of cutting-edge shows.

A daring pioneer in the Old West. A genteel lady of privilege in New Orleans Creole society. A naive farmgirl in rural Kansas. An internationally famous pop superstar. Explore these musicals featuring powerful and compelling roles created specifically for Black female actors.

From Rodgers & Hart, Kaufman & Hart and the Gershwin brothers to Strouse & Adams, Kerrigan & Lowdermilk and the Five Lesbian Brothers, great teams have been making theatre for over a century. Check out these hit plays and musicals co-created by collaborative groups or pairs.

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

A clean-cut U.S. Army captain investigating a brutal murder; a scrappy boxer fighting for recognition and redemption; a slick record producer faking his way to the top; and a young gay man navigating his way through churches, bars and motel rooms. Delve into a variety of plays and musicals featuring compelling and gutsy roles written specifically for Black actors.

Nothing’s as inspiring as a great song. So, grab a mic (or hairbrush) and take our quiz to discover which of our show tunes is your fight song!

Maria von Trapp, Reno Sweeney, Auntie Mame… Which leading role from a Golden Age Musical matches your personality? Take our quiz and find out!

Winner of an astonishing 10 Tony Awards, Hello, Dolly! is one of musical theatre’s all-time greats. How well do you know the show?

To celebrate the New Year, we’re toasting to great beginnings. We’ll name the opening number. Can you name the musical?