Plays

Featured image for “Spectacle and Hyper-Theatricality: A Conversation with John J. Caswell, Jr.”
April 19, 2024

Spectacle 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.
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April 3, 2024

Noël Coward’s Travels

In 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.
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Featured image for “Kate Chopin in New Orleans: Mother-Daughter Author Duo Collaborate on Historical Book”
March 29, 2024

Kate Chopin in New Orleans: Mother-Daughter Author Duo Collaborate on Historical Book

Playwright 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.
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Featured image for “Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution: Meet the Characters”
March 27, 2024

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution: Meet the Characters

Agatha 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.
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Featured image for “The Glad Game – In Remembrance of Phoebe Frances Brown”
March 26, 2024

The Glad Game – In Remembrance of Phoebe Frances Brown

The 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.
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Featured image for “Women Lead the Comedy in Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano”
February 2, 2024

Women Lead the Comedy in Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano

Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano matches his hit Lend Me a Tenor in its doses of comedy while offering a feast of complex comedic roles for female actors.
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January 22, 2024

Community Theatre: Your 2024 Guide to Season Planning

Planning your upcoming community theatre season? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for your theatre.
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January 16, 2024

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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Featured image for “Around the World in 80 Plays!”
January 9, 2024

Around the World in 80 Plays!

Take a dramatic tour around the globe with this dynamic list of Concord Theatricals plays that take place in locations all over the globe.
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Featured image for “Great TYA Shows: Dynamic Theatre for Young Audiences”
October 20, 2023

Great TYA Shows: Dynamic Theatre for Young Audiences

These Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are designed specifically for young audiences. From classic fairy tales and literary adaptations to charming contemporary stories, these TYA shows are sure to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers!
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Featured image for “Aliens with Extraordinary Skills: An Interview with Playwright Saviana Stanescu”
September 27, 2023

Aliens with Extraordinary Skills: An Interview with Playwright Saviana Stanescu

Saviana Stanescu’s fictional dark comedy about immigration, street clowns and the American Dream premiered off-Broadway in 2008. To celebrate the play’s 15th anniversary, we sat down with the playwright to discuss her work and its enduring relevance.
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Featured image for “Agatha Christie’s Plays: From Playscripts to Playbills”
September 15, 2023

Agatha Christie’s Plays: From Playscripts to Playbills

David Morris, author and editor of CollectingChristie.com, explores Agatha Christie’s theatrical work by sharing some fascinating highlights from his vast collection of Christie memorabilia.
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Featured image for “Is God Is: Revitalizing Australian Theatre”
August 30, 2023

Is God Is: Revitalizing Australian Theatre

Is God Is, the breakout hit by playwright Aleshea Harris, is a triumph for the Australian theatre scene in a current Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company co-production. We spoke to the stars of the production, Henrietta Enyonam Amevor and Masego Pitso, who are best friends in real life and on stage.
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Featured image for “Back to School: Season Planning (UK)”
August 18, 2023

Back to School: Season Planning (UK)

It’s back-to-school season, and you know what that means… time for students – and teachers – to learn! As you’re planning your next school theatre season, take a look at these amazing Concord Theatricals plays and musicals, handily organised into categories focused on learning.
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August 1, 2023

2023 Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight

Concord Theatricals is excited to publish four award-winning plays making their way to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival stage: Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz, Dugsi Dayz, It’s A Motherf**king Pleasure and One Way Out. Whether you’re searching for shows to add to your Fringe must-see list or playtexts to join the excitement from anywhere, check out these new titles.
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Featured image for “Sarah Ruhl on Tina Howe”
June 7, 2023

Sarah Ruhl on Tina Howe

Playwright Sarah Ruhl warmly recounts her relationship with her mentor and friend Tina Howe, author of Coastal Disturbances, Painting Churches and the newly published Where Women Go.
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March 24, 2023

K-12 Theatre: Your Guide to Season Planning

In search of inspiration for your next K-12 theatre season? Concord Theatricals has got you covered! We’ve created a hand-picked selection of plays and musicals to fit a variety of needs.
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March 23, 2023

Shows with All-Female Casts

From matriarchs to fighter pilots, homemakers to politicians, the women in these stories represent a broad range of experience. Explore this selection of plays and musicals featuring all-female casts.
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March 7, 2023

Community Theatre: Your Guide to Season Planning

Planning your next community theatre season? Concord Theatricals has you covered! Here’s an exciting selection of celebrated and noteworthy titles that would be perfect for your upcoming season.
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Featured image for “Meet the Characters from Birds and Bees”
February 1, 2023

Meet the Characters from Birds and Bees

Meet the four students from Birds and Bees, the latest play by Charlie Josephine. After causing a disruption during a school assembly, four students are forced together to work on an apology statement. Facing their differences, they realise their power to create change.
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January 19, 2023

Tim Firth on Sheila’s Island

Playwright Tim Firth shares a few thoughts on his new comedy Sheila’s Island, a sparkling, sharp-witted, all-female adaptation of his earlier hit Neville’s Island.
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January 1, 2023

Show and Author Anniversaries in 2023

2023 marks a milestone for several Concord Theatricals shows and authors. Here’s a list of selected plays, musicals and authors celebrating an anniversary this year.
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December 13, 2022

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 “Summer Camp Memories: A Q&A with the Authors of The Grown-Ups”
November 9, 2022

Summer Camp Memories: A Q&A with the Authors of The Grown-Ups

We reached out to the authors of The Grown-Ups to talk about the original, outdoor production of their summer-camp play in 2021, and their recent remounts outside of New York.
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October 25, 2022

The Global Stage: Passport to Sri Lanka

This article, part of a series of pieces exploring international theatremakers, takes you to Sri Lanka, where Clutch Plays Theatre produced Nia Vardalos’ Tiny Beautiful Things.
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October 11, 2022

Spine-Chilling Mystery & Suspense Plays

Hold onto your seats – these plays will keep you guessing til the very end!
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September 13, 2022

Strong Female Roles by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie wrote female characters who were often as ambitious and independent as the masterful mystery writer herself. Dive into this article to discover Christie’s maverick women, and where you can read more of their stories.
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August 5, 2022

Notable Bibliophile Characters

These Concord Theatricals titles feature literary lovers. Explore the list to find a show expressing your inner book nerdiness on stage!
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Featured image for “Vive la France! French Plays and Musicals”
July 14, 2022

Vive la France! French Plays and Musicals

For Bastille Day, we’re celebrating all things French! From 13 Rue de l’Amour to Victor/Victoria, here are some Concord plays and musicals that are très très français.
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Featured image for “Puffs: A Charming Chat with Author Matt Cox”
July 13, 2022

Puffs: A Charming Chat with Author Matt Cox

It’s been five years since the off-Broadway premiere of Puffs! To celebrate, we had a chat with playwright Matt Cox about how the show was written and staged for the first time, and the enduring impact it’s had on audiences worldwide.
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Featured image for “Sun & Fun: Plan Your Next Summer Stock Season”
July 8, 2022

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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Featured image for “Sex Cells: A Conversation with Playwright Anna Longaretti”
June 27, 2022

Sex Cells: A Conversation with Playwright Anna Longaretti

Sex Cells, a funny and poignant play set in the busy call centre for a sex toy manufacturer, has delighted audiences worldwide since its London debut in 2013. Playwright Anna Longaretti discusses the play, its themes and its continued relevance.
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