by Zach Dulli, Director of Education & Community Initiatives, Broadway Licensing Group As Director of Education and Community Initiatives here at Broadway Licensing, I’ve received numerous inquiries from theatre educators nationwide for ideas on how best to build a team of student designers and technicians for their theatre program. To help answer this question, I contacted woodworker and theatre educator …
The Key to Building Successful Ensembles in Your High School
Ensembles play a pivotal role in the tapestry of theatrical productions. Rooted in the principles of collaboration and unity, the essence of an ensemble stands as a testament to the very core of theatre. Within an industry where the very essence of its existence relies on the synergy of various talents, it comes as no surprise that ensemble-based work has …
Breaking Legs and Breaking Barriers: Your Theatre Department’s Diversity Journey
High school theatre is not just about putting on performances; it’s a platform to empower life skills including fostering creativity, building confidence, and encouraging inclusivity among students. More than ever, theatre educators have a vital role to play in promoting diversity in theatre by understanding, showing empathy, and respecting all cultures and backgrounds. Luckily, there are unlimited resources that teachers …
Broadway Licensing Group (BLG) Expands Leadership Team for Accelerated Growth
Hello Broadway enthusiasts and theatre aficionados! We are excited to share some incredible news from Broadway Licensing Group (BLG), the leading provider of live stage play and musical licensing. BLG has just announced a series of strategic senior-level hires and promotions aimed at propelling the growth of its vast catalog of over 8,000 plays and musicals available for professional and …
Summer Music Playlist
Ah, summer. The time when the stage comes alive with stories that evoke the carefree spirit of vacations. Where the thrill of new adventures inspires audiences, and vibrant colors and music transport us to someplace tropical. As we reveled in the joyous performances listed below, we can’t help but feel the irresistible urge to recommend our favorite summer-inspired songs from …
ENOUGH! ANNOUNCES SIX WINNING PLAYS BY EMERGING TEEN WRITERS ON ENDING GUN VIOLENCE
ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence has announced this year’s winners of its national short play competition. Six impactful plays tackling the subject of gun violence were selected, representing the creative voices of teen playwrights nationwide. The plays and playwrights chosen for this year’s competition are: “The Smiles Behind” by Niarra C. Bell from Virginia “A Call for Help” by …
Shows Exploring Freedom
This month we are featuring musicals and plays that explore and celebrate the concept of freedom. Whether it is freedom of speech, press, religion, or one’s body, but also how those freedoms are protected and the lives of veterans after their service is done.
New Collections Available from Broadway Book Club
The Broadway Book Club is the best source to discover your new favorite play. Celebrate the best of theatre with hand-picked classics and today’s biggest hits written by breakout writers. The perfect gift for the theatre person in your life, Broadway Book Club is great for recent graduates, as a Father’s Day gift, or as a way to celebrate LGBTQIA+ …
Diary of a Wimpy Kid joins the Broadway Licensing Musical Catalog
Broadway Licensing is excited to announce the acquisition of the rights to produce and license Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This musical is based on the beloved best-selling children’s book series and its film adaptations by Jeff Kinney. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the recipient of six Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Books and is published in 66 languages …
God of Carnage Opening Night Press!
Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage is described as a comedy of manners without the manners. Written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, the Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB) production not only marks the play’s Off-Broadway debut but is also the first New York production since its original award-winning 2009 Broadway run. …