Plays and Musicals

Whether reckoning with thorny aspects of human existence, acting as faithful adaptations of children’s classics, or simply as a way to bring vibrancy to the stage, the animals found in these shows are every variety of wild and wonderful!

Whether supportive, competitive, annoying, endearing or even strained, the bond of sisterhood is fascinating and full of depth for actors to examine when bringing their stories to life. Explore the relationship between sisters with these shows available from Concord Theatricals.

Since its introduction as a novella in 1843, Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of greed, ghosts and growth has become a holiday classic and creatives continue to adapt it, whether performed with Dickensian costume and dialogue or in a contemporary context.

Whatever your personality, there’s sure to be a Shakespeare heroine that speaks to what makes you, well, you. From sharp-tongued lovers to dutiful daughters, proud and independent nobles to gifted artists, the Bard’s leading ladies shine with intelligence and wit.

Ambition, power, justice. In this edition of the “In Conversation With…” series, Breaking Character explores work that delve into political systems across the world and the often-polarizing figures that inhabit them.

Peruse our shows that have been selected for the distinguished Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

These plays examine how humanity makes sense of grief through moving character portraits and dynamic narrative choices. From trauma to the healing process, every facet of grief is explored and brought to vivid theatrical life.

This Concord Theatricals list has something for every college or university’s 2026/27 theatre program, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.

From William Shakespeare’s poems and stage works, contemporary theatremakers have taken the liberty of creating their own unique plays and musicals. Here’s a selection of brilliant and thrilling works inspired by The Bard of Avon.

What does it mean to be alive, day after day and hour after hour? Discover how many of the theatre’s most gifted playwrights have answered this universal question in this collection of moving, challenging, memorable plays affiliated with the Theatre of the Absurd.

Puppetry has been part of theatre and storytelling for centuries. In this article, discover a range of shows for a variety of audiences – and performers! – all with great opportunities for puppetry.

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.

From the innovative reimagination of classics to heartfelt contemporary stories, here’s a delectable feast of shows set in dining establishments.

It’s time to choose your spring musical! Where will you take your audience this year? Here’s a broad variety of exciting musicals for your school – from classics to the cutting edge – arranged by setting.

Sometimes it feels good to be bad! Delight in a little villainy with our list of the most deliciously devilish characters to play on stage.

Need some new ideas for your community theatre? Here’s an assortment of great shows for you to consider, from thrillers to farces to crowd-pleasing musicals.

Looking for campy chills, or do you prefer terrifying thrills? Discover hilarious haunts and seriously scary stories to celebrate Halloween and fall.

Rob Rokicki’s musical Monstersongs is populated with frightening, if misunderstood, creatures. Check out these chilling beasts, along with other plays and musicals featuring characters often regarded as “monsters”!

Cooking and sharing a delicious meal is an experience sure fill to your heart as much as your stomach. These soulful plays and musicals involve preparing a meal or center a favorite dish like soup or sweets. Wash your hands and get cooking (or eating)!

From genre-defying contemporary works to classic stories, these plays and musicals are ideal for your upcoming productions or showcases at university or drama school.

From musicals and historical dramas to sci-fi and fantasy, the silver screen provides a creative playground where theatrical writers can thrive. Learn more about these Concord Theatricals authors currently working in film and television.

These dynamic plays and musicals from the past ten years – ranging from outrageous comedy to heart-rending drama – feature LGBTQ+ characters in complex and compelling stories.

Check out an array of shows that put a spotlight on the World War II experience.

This Concord Theatricals list has something for every college or university’s 2025/26 theatre program, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.

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

We in the theatre know that it takes a village to do something spectacular. Celebrate the spirit of community with these plays and musicals.

A lion, a scarecrow, a tin man and a farm girl? A dog and a bird? A glamorous evangelist and a two-bit criminal? Somehow, these mismatched individuals find the joy of friendship in musicals from Concord Theatricals.

From classic showstoppers to innovative contemporary works, these plays and musicals are ideal for your upcoming production or showcase at university or drama school.

Here’s a list of great plays and musicals for your college or university’s 2024/25 season, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.

From stage to screen, or from screen to stage, these Concord Theatricals plays and musicals inspired – or were inspired by – films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

From navigating grandparenthood to enjoying retirement with the best of friends, these picks from Concord Theatricals highlight a slew of juicy roles for senior actors. Take a look below for a variety of plays and musicals featuring prime parts for performers in their later years.

From uproarious comedies to harrowing dramas, these Concord Theatricals plays and musicals address the depth and breadth of human experience in the LGBTQIA+ community.