Broadway Licensing Announces Licensing Availability for Hit Musical, Water for Elephants

Broadway Licensing proudly announces that the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, Water for Elephants, is now available for licensing exclusively to high schools. With book by Rick Elice (The Addams Family, Peter and the Starcatcher) and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.­ (The Old Man and The Old Moon), this announcement marks an exciting opportunity for high schools to stage …

11 Musicals to Consider For Your Next Season

Looking to stage something exciting next season? Our catalog of musicals has a show for every audience. Take a look through our recommendations below, organized by theatre type! Perfect for Educational Theatre Head Over Heels Songs by The Go-Go’s, Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney, Conceived & Original Book by Jeff Whitty, Adapted by James Magruder Head Over …

Dramatists Play Service Announces Licensing Availability for Left on Tenth

Dramatists Play Service, the iconic play licensing imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, proudly announces the acquisition of Left on Tenth, the acclaimed new play based on Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir of the same name.  The title is now available to license for productions worldwide.   Currently playing on Broadway through February 2, 2025, this warm and witty production is directed …

Inspiring Plays That Celebrate MLK Day and America’s Ongoing Journey

This month, we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose influence continues to shape America’s journey. Delve into these plays now! The Mountaintop by Katori Hall This play is a gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most …

New Frontiers: Embracing Possibilities for the Year Ahead

As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to embrace fresh opportunities and push the boundaries of what’s possible. This month’s theme, New Frontiers, invites you to explore uncharted territories, challenge the status quo, and unlock exciting possibilities in art, science, and personal growth. Musicals Water for Elephants; Music and Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co., Book by Rick …

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One-Act Dramas You Will Love

One-act dramas dive straight into the heart of the action, delivering intense emotion, gripping conflict, and unforgettable characters—all within a compact format. These works prove that brevity doesn’t mean sacrificing impact. Here are ten compelling one-act dramas that leave audiences captivated. Trap by Stephen Gregg An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious—every …

Dramatists Play Service Secures Acquisition of Acclaimed Solo Play, Just for Us, by Alex Edelman

Dramatists Play Service, the iconic play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, proudly announces the addition of Just for Us, the award-winning solo show by writer-performer Alex Edelman, to its prestigious catalog. Just for Us offers a brilliant, thought-provoking blend of comedy and storytelling. Drawing on Edelman’s own experiences, the play dives into themes of identity, antisemitism, and the pursuit of …

Critics Best of 2024 Roundup

2024 was a banner year for Broadway Licensing Global filled with exciting new shows and critically-acclaimed productions. As we look forward to another year of theatrical magic, let’s dive into shows that made “Best of 2024” lists! Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola Included in Vulture‘s The Best Theatre of 2024, Jackson McHenry says of Oh, Mary!, “Its charms lie in …

Interview with a Playwright: Anna Ziegler

Anna Ziegler is an award-winning American playwright and poet, whose work has been produced on the West End and at major theaters around the United States, Australia, Japan, Italy, Germany, India, and Sweden. A graduate of Yale University, Anna holds master’s degrees in poetry from The University of East Anglia (UK) and in dramatic writing from NYU. Her play Photograph …

Monthly New Titles: December Edition

Fresh this December: Discover our newest publications—captivating stories ready to shine on your stage. Explore now and find your next hit production! New Signature Acting Edition Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector Now on Broadway through January 19 The Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California, is a bastion of progressive ideals: representation, acceptance, social justice. In weekly meetings Eureka Day’s five …