Concord Theatricals

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Panel on Licensing for Theater Professionals
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering via Zoom focused on licensing, featuring James Rocco and C. Michael Perry discussing legal rights, royalties, and how producers can navigate the licensing landscape.

Listen to the Tony-Nominated Tunes from Concord Theatricals Recordings
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026

While we await Tonys night (June 7, 2026), we're saluting the Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Awards celebrated shows of Concord Theatricals Recordings- From Some Like It Hot to Come From Away; Smash to Death Becomes Her. Enjoy a show-stopping 50 songs from their catalog here!

Divina De Campo Joins RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Drag queen and singer Divina De Campo, runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will join the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, reprising its record-breaking UK premiere run.

HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions including HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and a world premiere, running throughout the year in Ashland, OR.

Video: Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Sarah Brown Eyes' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater and Concord Theatricals Recordings have released new video footage of Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis performing 'Sarah Brown Eyes' from the recently released Ragtime cast recording.

THE LISBON TRAVIATA to Kick Off Pride Month with Brief Cameo Productions Reading
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Brief Cameo Productions will present a one-night reading of Terrence McNally's THE LISBON TRAVIATA as a Pride Month fundraiser at The Centerbrook Meeting House in Connecticut, featuring cast members who began their BCP careers backstage.

Will Burton and More Lead CRAZY FOR YOU at Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals announced casting for CRAZY FOR YOU, the Tony Award-winning Gershwin musical comedy, featuring Will Burton and Brittany Zeinstra in the lead roles at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Premiere Stages Reveals Semi-Finalists for 2026 Premiere Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the semi-finalists for its 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The festival received 894 submissions this year, with four finalists set to be selected for staged readings this June in Union, New Jersey.

TILL THE STARS COME DOWN To Open Holden Street Theatres 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Holden Street Theatres will open its 2026 season with the South Australian premiere of TILL THE STARS COME DOWN, Beth Steel's Oliver-nominated play, directed by Nick Fagan with a local ensemble cast.

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.

THE WIZARD OF OZ and CINDERELLA Set for The Gateway 2026 Summer Children's Theatre Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY announced its summer children's theatre series, featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ YOUTH EDITION, JEFF BOYER'S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA, and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA YOUTH EDITION.

CAROUSEL at The REV Theatre Company To Star Zachary James as Billy Bigelow
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

Grammy Award winner Zachary James, known for Broadway's THE ADDAMS FAMILY and the West End's HADESTOWN, will play Billy Bigelow in CAROUSEL at The REV Theatre Company in Auburn, NY, featuring a 15-piece onstage orchestra.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Are 8 PM Curtains Hurting Broadway? Plus: Your 2026 Tony Nominations Guide
by Alex Freeman - May 4, 2026

As New York prepares for the 2026 Tony Award nominations and honors the recent Lucille Lortel winners, producers are facing tough questions about whether traditional 8 PM curtain times are driving audiences away. The business landscape is shifting heavily behind the scenes, marked by the merger of licensing giants BMG and Concord, looming strike ballots in the West End, and the Kennedy Center's controversial two-year shutdown. Despite these logistical and financial challenges—including a devastating embezzlement case at a Pennsylvania community theatre—there is plenty of positive momentum to report, from the rapid financial recoupment of the Suffs national tour to new initiatives supporting theater education and large-scale playwriting.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC Will Be Performed at Lighthouse Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company will stage Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at two Long Island venues, featuring a rotating cast led by Soloman Buchman, Jon Hordos, Jacklyn Lisi, and Christina Russo.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING To Be Presented At Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Duncan Macmillan's one-person interactive play starring AJ Flores, at Beaver Street Theatre in Flagstaff, AZ. All performances are Pay What You Wish.

Royal Underground Theatre Company Will Present A FEW GOOD MEN in Berkeley
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

The Royal Underground Theatre Company will stage Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN at Live Oak Theater in Berkeley, directed by Enrico Banson, featuring a cast led by Kieran Cross and María Cecilia Flores.

Nora Schell, Jaime Lozano, Adesola Osakalumi will be part of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 2026 Residency Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (RWR) announced the twenty-six musical theatre writers selected for 2026 Summer Residencies. Learn more about the writers here!

Music Licensing Companies Concord and BMG Will Merge
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Music licensing companies BMG and Concord will combine their businesses, to operate under the name BMG. The merger is not expected to impact Concord Theatricals, which will be housed under the combined company.

J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and More Will Be Featured on ERNXST Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The musical ERNXST, from Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, will release a cast recording in June, featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and more. Learn more about how to pre-save the album here.

Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Crowdfunds Cast Recording Ahead of New York Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is crowdfunding for its upcoming cast recording. The children's musical features a book by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan.