the power of vignette plays

The Power of the Vignette Play

By B.D. Samuels There are some plays that educators and producers come back to time and time again, whether that’s in a classroom or a full production. Almost, Maine has remained one of the most-produced titles in North American high schools for over a decade now, topping this list for the majority of that time. What is the key to its …

New George S. Kaufman Website Offers Helpful Tools for Producers & Educators

The life and works of legendary playwright George S. Kaufman and his collaborators are being celebrated in an updated and revised legacy website: georgeskaufman.com. The site offers an in-depth look into Kaufman’s extensive body of work, highlighting his many collaborations with celebrated figures like Moss Hart, the Gershwins, Edna Ferber, the Marx Brothers, and Irving Berlin. Curated by Laurence Maslon, a theatre …

Early Black Friday Sale Starts Now—Shop the Deals!

Our Early Black Friday Sale is here! Get ahead of the holiday rush with fantastic deals. Shop now to snag exclusive discounts before they’re gone, and start your holiday season with big savings! Deal #1: Dive into these Arthur Miller & Tennessee Williams classics for as low as $10! Death of a Salesman All My Sons After the Fall The …

famous contemporary playwrights

Contemporary Playwrights You Should Know

Contemporary playwrights are bringing fresh perspectives and bold stories to the stage. With captivating dramas and innovative comedies, these writers are transforming theatre and leaving a lasting impact. Discover some of today’s most influential voices below. Ayad Akhtar A Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Ayad Akhtar delves into themes of identity, politics, and religion in works like Disgraced and Junk. His storytelling …

Dramatists Play Service Secures Theatrical Licensing Rights for Smash Hit Oh, Mary!

Dramatists Play Service, the iconic play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, proudly announces the addition of, Oh, Mary!, the critically-acclaimed new play by writer-performer, Cole Escola, to its prestigious catalog.   Oh, Mary! is a zany and unconventional comedy set in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, focusing on a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln. The fast-paced one-act play clicks …

Dramatists Play Service Expands Catalog with Acclaimed New Works, Including The Apiary by Kate Douglas, and Two Titles from Lauren Gunderson

Dramatists Play Service, the prestigious play licensing imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, proudly announces the latest additions to its distinguished catalog, headlined by The Apiary, the highly anticipated new play by celebrated playwright Kate Douglas.   The Apiary is an audacious and sharp-witted cautionary tale. Twenty-two years into the future, two lab researchers hatch a plan which could change the world, …

Broadway Licensing Secures Hit Musical, Water for Elephants

Broadway Licensing, the flagship musical imprint for the world’s fastest growing theatrical licensing company, Broadway Licensing Global, which includes imprints Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts, proudly announces its acquisition of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, Water for Elephants. With music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, the company has secured worldwide licensing rights to the …

In Memory of James Earl Jones: A Legacy of Voice, Strength, and Grace

The world of theatre mourns the loss of the legendary James Earl Jones, who died at 93, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations. Known for his deep, resonant voice and commanding presence, Jones captivated audiences with powerful performances in iconic plays like You Can’t Take It with You, Driving Miss Daisy, and Cat on a Hot Tin …

New Resources Empower Teachers to Produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child School Edition

Broadway Licensing Global, in collaboration with Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, is announcing the release of comprehensive supplemental resources for educators and administrators producing the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child School Edition. These resources include an Illusions Guide, a Scenic Design Guide, and a Director’s Guide, all designed to help schools stage this magical …

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights for Darkly Comic Musical, We Are the Tigers

Broadway Licensing Global, the fastest growing theatrical licensing company worldwide, proudly announces the addition of the hilarious meta-horror musical, We Are the Tigers, to its prestigious catalog. The acclaimed musical by Preston Max Allen will be represented by the company’s esteemed imprint, Broadway Licensing.   We Are the Tigers is a high-energy pop/rock musical that follows an under-achieving high school …