Educational Theatre Association’s Most-Performed Plays and Musicals 2022-2023 Every year, the Educational Theatre Association surveys U.S. high school theatre programs and reports on the most-performed plays and musicals from the school year. The 2022 – 2023 results are in! Here are the winners: Top 10 Full-Length Musicals The Addams Family – by Marshall Brickman, Rick…
Going Beyond the Script The Sound of Music Backdrops and Scenery Perspectives Written by: Melanie Simmons The hills are alive with The Sound of Music! This enduring tale of faith, family, and love in the midst of one of the worst wars of modern times needs no introduction. Rogers and Hammerstein based their stage adaptation on the…
The Most Popular Musicals and Plays for Younger Theatrical Groups Every year, the Educational Theatre Association polls Directors from schools nationwide. One of the facts that they share from their research is which productions were the most popular over the previous year. This can help you as you plan your next show. It’s truly a great tool…
Fairy Tale Themes for the Modern Era When Hollywood and the theatrical community get together, whether on stage or the silver screen, the results are usually fantastic. In recent years, it seems as if stories based on fairy tale and fantasy themes are at the top of the list for such collaborations. Historically, when thinking…
New 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s Diner and High School Backdrops Now Releasing! Just in time for the Summer Dance and Event season, TheatreWorld Backdrops is releasing many new Signature Series backdrops that will provide just the right imagery for many of the most popular 1950’s – 1970’s stage shows and event themes. Our Creative Team…