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 …
TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2023
What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts Glitz!: The Little Miss Christmas Pageant Musical book and lyrics by Bert Bernardi, music by Justin Rugg In the true spirit of Christmas, get a behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing mothers and fiercely competitive daughters in the ‘Little Miss Christmas …
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 …
TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2023
The Cher Show by Rick Elice THE STORY: The Cher Show is based on the life of Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere Bono Allman or as her friends call her, Cher! The kid on a tricycle, vowing to be famous. The teenage phenom who crashes by twenty. The glam TV star who quits at the top. The would-be actress with an …
Explore New Titles
We are proud to announce these new plays that now available for purchase and licensing on Dramatists Play Service! Check out this diverse selection of stories and styles! 1. POUF! by Lou Clyde POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs – Hairlarity! The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. …
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 …
TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 2023
What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts Peace, Love and Cupcakes: The Musical JV by Rick Hip-Flores THE STORY: In the best-selling children’s book series adaptation, Kylie Carson faces her ‘different’ identity in 7th grade, where being unique isn’t easy. Her passion for monsters isolates her at …
Empowering Life Skills: Theatre’s Transformative Impact in Schools
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 …
TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF AUGUST 8, 2023
What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts LET IT BE by Annerin Productions, Stageworks Productions, David Abbinanti, and Maggie Pitts THE STORY: Featuring the sensational songs of The Beatles, LET IT BE transports its audience back to the innocence, turbulence, and hopefulness of the 1960s. The …
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 …