In an ever-evolving world where technology reigns supreme, the timeless art of theatre continues to shine as a beacon of creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. With the 2023-24 school year starting for teachers and students in many places across the country, it feels like the perfect time to delve into the illuminating topic of theatre in schools. From Broadway stages …
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 …
IMAGINATIVE STORYTELLING INSPIRED BY BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
Get ready to buckle up and hold on tight as the iconic and beloved movie, Back to the Future, takes its electrifying journey to the dazzling lights of Broadway! As it continues its triumphant run at the Adelphi Theatre in the London’s West End, where it won the prestigious 2022 Olivier Award for Best Musical, the hit musical has now …
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 …
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
While the sun shines brightly and the warm summer breeze dances around us, it may seem odd at first to start thinking about the holiday season. After all, the days are longer, and thoughts of snowflakes and jingle bells seem far away. However, believe it or not, this is the perfect time to embark on the annual quest to find …
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+ …
Shows for New Beginnings
New beginnings are a recurring theme in the world of theater, as playwrights explore the transformative power of fresh starts and the complexities that come with them. In the shows Fireflies by Matthew Barber, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin by Kirsten Childs, Shutter Sisters by Mansa Ra, A Kind of Alaska by Harold Pinter, and Bubble Boy …
Recognizing the 69th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Marcia Cebulska’s play Now Let Me Fly: The Struggle Toward Brown v. Board honors the landmark Supreme Court case.