Broadway Licensing Global

CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL to Open at Milburn Stone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College will present CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL, a stage adaptation of the cult-classic film featuring a jukebox soundtrack with Britney Spears, R.E.M., and The Verve.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.

A BRONX TALE Casting Announced at The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

The REV Theatre Company announced the full company for A BRONX TALE, the Broadway musical based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man play, directed by Brett Smock at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Zions Bank Broadway At The Eccles
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

The highly anticipated musical adaptation of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is set to captivate audiences at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. This new production brings the beloved novel to life with stunning performances and breathtaking stagecraft. Tickets for the show, which promises to be a major theatrical event, are now on sale.

Sean Cercone Launches The Licensing House With Barry Manilow's HARMONY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

Sean Cercone, founder and CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and On Demand, is launching a new theatrical licensing firm, called The Licensing House. Learn more here!

HARVEY Comes To Holden Street Theatres This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

South Australian theatre royalty, media identity, and author Peter Goers will bring Mary Chase’s HARVEY to life this November in association with Holden Street Theatres.

WE ARE THE TIGERS to be Presented at The Playhouse Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

The claws are out this fall when the Playhouse Institute Fall Conservatory presents “We Are The Tigers,” the sharp and witty new musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Preston Max Allen. Learn more!

Nikki Snelson Will Direct Theatre By The Sea's HEARTBREAK HOTEL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025

 In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present Heartbreak Hotel, the stage musical which celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Heartbreak Hotel will be presented from August 20 – September 14, 2025.

Dramatists Play Service Rolls Out One-Act PETER PAN GOES WRONG Across the US and Canada
by Team BWW - Aug 5, 2025

Dramatists Play Service, an iconic imprint of Concord Theatricals, announced the release of One-Act Peter Pan Goes Wrong, a shortened version of the original hilarious full-length play. The new comedy is now available to license for productions across US and Canada.

Five High Schools Awarded 2025 String Grant From Broadway Licensing Global And Educational Theatre Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Broadway Licensing Global and the Educational Theatre Foundation have announced five high schools as recipients of the 2025 String Grant. Each school will receive free performance rights and materials to produce the expanded edition of String, the heartfelt musical by Adam Gwon and Sarah Hammond. Productions will take place during the 2025–26 academic year.

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Enters Final Weekend at Centenary Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

Centenary Stage Company’s production of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will wrap up its Summerfest 2025 run this weekend at the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ.

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens Centenary Stage Company’s Summerfest 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Centenary Stage Company will kick off its Summerfest 2025 with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, running July 10–20 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ. The production is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global.

International Literary Properties Hires Kent Nicholson and Jessica Mariani
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

International Literary Properties announced two new appointments to its staff. Kent Nicholson has been named SVP of Global Franchise Management and Jessica Mariani will serve as VP, Business & Legal Affairs.

JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for Centenary Stage Company’s upcoming summer production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Learn more about the show here!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Group, Portland Center Stage Faces Inflection Point
by Alex Freeman - May 12, 2025

This week's newsletter navigates a dynamic and somewhat contradictory landscape within the theater world, showcasing both significant achievement and contractions. From Concord's major acquisition poised to reshape theatrical licensing to the precarious financial situation facing a vital Portland theater and the broader uncertainties tied to declining tourism in New York, we see an industry simultaneously evolving and facing considerable headwinds.

Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global and Imprints
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

Concord has acquired Broadway Licensing Global. BLG’s family of imprints, Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stage Rights, will now become part of Concord Theatricals.

CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Joins Dramatists Play Service Catalog
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Dramatists Play Service, the play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has acquired Conversations with Mother, the new play by Matthew Lombardo. The title is now available for licensing worldwide.

DISENCHANTED Musical Comes To Torrance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

DISENCHANTED!, the Off Broadway hit that transports your favorite fairy tale luminaries off the page and into the spotlight will perform for two performances at The Robert R. Armstrong Theatre.

OH, MARY! Script Now Available For Purchase From Dramatists Play Service
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2025

Dramatists Play Service, the iconic play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has published the script for Oh, Mary!. The cover of the Signature Acting Edition script showcases iconic art from the smash-hit Broadway production.

How to Read Plays Online for Free
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 29, 2025

Sometimes you want to dive into a great play without making a trip to the library—and luckily, you don’t have to. Whether you're a student, a performer, or just a fan of theatre, there are plenty of places online where you can read full scripts for free from the comfort of home.