July 19, 2024The Truth Behind… Chariots of FireDiscover the real-life people celebrated in the stage adaptation of the 1981 film, based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams.Titles/
July 9, 2024The Latest from @ConcordShows: Summer ’24Are you up to date on the latest news from Concord Theatricals? Catch up on US highlights from the summer season, including award wins, cast album releases and exciting new titles for your stage.Uncategorized/
July 9, 2024The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Summer ’24As the temperature rises, things are heating up at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest news from our UK office, including new recordings, exciting licensing updates, Olivier Awards wins and more.UK/Titles/
June 26, 2024UK Schools Season Planning 2024-25Ahead 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.UK/Titles/
June 26, 2024Neil Simon’s ‘Suite’ Plays Blend Humor with NostalgiaGet into vacation mode with the three iconic “Suite” plays by award-winning playwright Neil Simon, who was born on the Fourth of July.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
June 19, 2024Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. – Delighting Audiences for 45 YearsTo celebrate the 45th anniversary of this uproarious farce, we spoke to co-author Billy Van Zandt — and the directors of a few recent productions – to explore the show’s continued success with audiences and creatives alike.Playwrights/Authors/Productions/Titles/
June 14, 2024Women and Show Biz: A Conversation with Playwright Peter QuilterThe prolific playwright discusses Curtain Up!, Glorious, The Actress and End of the Rainbow – four unique plays exploring the lives of strong leading women in show business.Authors/Playwrights/
June 13, 2024A Pan of Buttermilk Biscuits: Purlie Victorious and SustenanceHasna Muhammad, daughter of playwright/actor Ossie Davis, reflects on her father’s play Purlie Victorious and its connection to food and sustenance.Titles/Community/
June 5, 2024Tony Award-Winning Plays and Musicals from Concord TheatricalsPeruse the Concord Theatricals shows that have been honored over the years on Broadway’s biggest night.Titles/
May 28, 2024Way Down Hadestown: The Characters From Myth to MusicalHadestown 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.Titles/Uncategorized/
May 21, 2024A Tragedy That Made Me Laugh: Emily Feldman Discusses Her Play The Best We CouldPlaywright Emily Feldman discusses her play The Best We Could (a family tragedy), a very funny, achingly sad and inexplicably familiar play about a father and daughter’s search for meaning as they travel cross country to adopt a rescue dog.Authors/Playwrights/
May 20, 2024A Conversation with Richard Conlon at Hope SpringsIn Richard Conlon’s dynamic play Hope Springs, rebellion breaks out at a privately run youth correction facility located on a remote island. We sat down with the playwright to discuss his play for young actors.Authors/Playwrights/
May 16, 2024Meeting Charles Ludlam: An Excerpt from Charles Busch’s Memoir, Leading LadyIn this excerpt from his memoir, Leading Lady (Smart Pop, 2023), playwright and actor Charles Busch recounts the moment when he first encountered groundbreaking writer/performer Charles Ludlam, marking the historical union of two theatre greats.Authors/Playwrights/
April 30, 2024Axoloris: The Musical – A Conversation with Creator Sean MendelsonAxoloris: The Musical is an uplifting TYA musical addressing climate change. We caught up with the show’s creator, Sean Mendelson, to discuss his inspiration, vision and hopes for the future.Authors/Playwrights/
April 27, 2024A Planning Guide for University Theatre – 2024/5 SeasonFrom classic showstoppers to innovative contemporary works, these plays and musicals are ideal for your upcoming production or showcase at university or drama school.Titles/UK/
April 26, 2024The Tales of Custard the Dragon: Brad Ross and Mary Hall Surface Discuss Their Ogden Nash-Based MusicalWe 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.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
April 20, 2024The Truth Behind… The Sound of MusicWho were the real-life people behind the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical? Was there really a Baroness? And what about Max? Let’s start at the very beginning…Titles/
April 19, 2024Spectacle and Hyper-Theatricality: A Conversation with John J. Caswell, Jr.Playwright John J. Caswell, Jr. made a splash off-Broadway with Man Cave, a horrifying look at four Latinas who barricade themselves in the basement of a Republican congressman’s home, and Wet Brain, a family drama about three adult siblings who struggle to care for their alcoholic father. We reached out to John to discuss both plays.Authors/Titles/
April 8, 2024Alan Ayckbourn In Five PlaysCelebrated for his razor-sharp, hilarious satire of the British middle class, Alan Ayckbourn has written 90 full-length plays over a 65-year career. Discover the delightfully entertaining work of this brilliant British playwright.Playwrights/Authors/Titles/
April 4, 2024The Latest from @ConcordShows: Spring ’24Spring has sprung, and much has been blossoming at Concord Theatricals! Catch up on the latest buzz from our U.S. office, including new acquisitions, exciting licensing updates, a GRAMMY® Award win and more.Titles/
April 4, 2024The Latest from @ConcordUKShows: Spring ’24Concord Theatricals is keeping busy as spring begins to blossom! Here’s an update of some recent Concord news, including a thrilling new acquisition, two licensing updates and more.UK/
April 3, 2024Noël Coward’s TravelsIn celebration of the 125th anniversary of Noël Coward’s birth, here’s a look at the many places visited by the globetrotting playwright, interspersed with brief summaries of the classic stage works he created while traveling.Authors/Playwrights/
March 29, 2024Kate Chopin in New Orleans: Mother-Daughter Author Duo Collaborate on Historical BookPlaywright Rosary Hartel O’Neill (author of Degas in Paris, The Awakening of Kate Chopin and other plays) and her daughter Rory O’Neill Schmitt discuss their latest collaboration, the nonfiction book Kate Chopin in New Orleans.Authors/Playwrights/
March 28, 2024Heathers The Musical: 10 Facts for 10 Years10 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.Titles/
March 27, 2024Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution: Meet the CharactersAgatha Christie’s classic mystery is chock-full of delicious roles, providing ample opportunity for actors to stretch their wings. Here’s a look at the play’s dynamic cast of characters.Titles/
March 26, 2024The Glad Game – In Remembrance of Phoebe Frances BrownThe Glad Game is the late Phoebe Frances Brown’s story; a story of finding yourself in the darkest moments and finding reasons to be glad. Three people who knew and loved Phoebe celebrate her work and honor her memory.Titles/UK/
March 4, 2024College Theatre: Picks for Your 2024/25 SeasonHere’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.Titles/
March 1, 2024Theatre at the Oscars: Best Picture Winners on StageFrom 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.Titles/
February 24, 2024Where Women Go: Director Aimée Hayes Discusses Tina Howe’s Final PlayAimée Hayes, Co-Artistic Director of The Tent Theater Company, discusses her world premiere production of Where Women Go, playwright Tina Howe’s final work for the stage, originally commissioned by Concord Theatricals.Productions/
February 12, 2024Gal Pals: Shows About Female FriendshipFrom classmates to coworkers to fellow retirees, the gal pals in these plays and musicals represent a wide array of friendships between and among women.Titles/
February 10, 2024How Black Mothers Say I Love You: A Conversation with Playwright Trey AnthonyHow Black Mothers Say I Love You, Trey Anthony’s heartfelt examination of Black womanhood and family, explores identity, loss and mother/daughter relationships. We connected with the playwright to discuss her inspirations behind and within this powerful and touching play.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/
February 8, 2024Remembering Chita RiveraIn 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.Community/