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LES MISÉRABLES Is Available Again for Licensing Through MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026

Les Misérables is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre, The Pirate Queen) and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The classic story asks one of the most profound questions of theatre: What would you do if you were granted a second chance at life?

Choosing the Right Musical: Seven Schools Share Their Approach
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke with educators from seven schools that recently licensed musicals through Music Theatre International (MTI) about how they selected this year's productions. While every program had its own priorities, one thing quickly became clear: choosing a musical is about much more than picking a favorite show.

SHE LOVES ME to Make Debut as Misfits Theatre Co.'s First Book Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

Misfits Theatre Co. will present She Loves Me, its inaugural book musical, at Matawan Regional High School in New Jersey, directed by Christopher J. Guell with music direction by David F. Shirley.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Is Now Available for Licensing Through MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022–2023 season, including Best Musical, is now available for licensing. 

MTI Launches Free Resource for Mental Health Literacy in Theater
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2026

Theatrical licensing company Music Theatre International (MTI) has just announced a collaboration with the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative (MHLC), an organization whose vision is for all individuals to understand mental health in order to make informed choices and thrive.

TROLLS JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2026

Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation comedy and features a wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.

MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.

FLYING OVER SUNSET Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of the Outer Critics Circle and Tony Award-nominated musical Flying Over Sunset.

Feature: Stephen Schwartz's DMV Connections are Truly Extraordinary Things
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 28, 2026

Multi- Award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has had a long and distinguished career in writing for both theatre and film. He is probably best known nowadays for his work on Wicked, but his career goes far beyond that one hit show.

Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Is Now Available to License
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2026

Music Theatre International just announced the licensing availability of The Connector, featuring a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and conceived by director Daisy Prince.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

DreamWorks Theatricals, a part of Universal Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that How to Train Your Dragon JR. is now available for licensing. 

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the dazzling Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, based on the best-selling 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 

Photos: THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE at Sarasota Jewish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Sarasota Jewish Theatre is currently presenting THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE by Charles Busch, running March 4 through March 15. Check out photos from the production below.

Licensing Rights Will Soon Be Available for SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE SR.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2026

Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR are expected to be available for licensing in the coming months, joining The Music Man SR.,Guys and Dolls SR., Singin’ in the Rain SR., Fiddler on the Roof SR., and Into the Woods SR. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying SR. is currently in development. 

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced that How to Dance in Ohio, the heart-filled Broadway musical, is now available for licensing. 

Photos: Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

“The Tale of the Allergist's Wife” by Charles Busch, is on stage at Sarasota Jewish Theatre from March 4 to 15. Check out photos of the production below.

MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre to Stage THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present “The Tale of the Allergist's Wife,” by Charles Busch, from March 4 to March 15, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on March 6.

FINDING NEVERLAND Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced that the inspiring musical, Finding Neverland is now available for licensing.  We have all of the details!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Is Now Available to License Through MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is now available for licensing