12 reasons theatre is vital in schools

12 Reasons Theatre Is Vital in Schools

Plays, musicals, and drama clubs are more than just a fun set of extracurriculars—they play a pivotal role in shaping young minds. While theatre might not always get the spotlight it deserves, the impact it has on students is profound. It encourages them to tell stories of different perspectives, explore a full-range of emotions, and fully discover themselves. Here are …

Broadway Licensing Group Acquires Amateur Licensing Rights for school productions to Global Phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

(New York, NY – September 5, 2023) – Broadway Licensing Group, Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership to bring Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the award-winning record-breaking hit play, to high school and secondary school theatre programs worldwide starting in 2024. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said “We …

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 …

TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF JULY 17, 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. Like You Like It by Daniel S. Acquisto and Sammy Buck The Story: All the world’s a mall in this awesome musical mashup of Shakespeare and John Hughes. It’s 1985, and the brand-new Arden Mall is hosting …

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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 …

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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+ …