Eldridge Plays and Musicals: News

See Our Featured Musicals

Trial of the Wicked Witch: The Musical

History Comes Alive with These Plays - Black History and More

"My students seemed bored by Civil Rights. I took out their textbook and put the images and events into a play to show them the natural drama and that it was regular people who made the difference in the Civil Rights Movement."

Three Tales of Terror and More Scary Plays

"Top-shelf fear!" - Niagara Falls Gazette

New Drama for Community Theatres

This show explores treatment of POWs. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Celebrate Women's History Month

"The human drama of Helen Keller's life is rich for theatre – but for us, it's the desire to preserve history in our small way and raise awareness."

Women's History Month

This play explores what it means to be a woman. It highlights the strength, love, and commitment women develop with each other when they work together to achieve a common goal.

Have you missed some of our newest releases?

To help you get caught up we are offering free upgraded shipping if you order 4 or more perusal copies! (No code needed)

Musicals

Musicals are a great way to involve everyone. Your more advanced actors will shine in the larger roles and your newest actors will learn so much as chorus members. Check out our newest musicals!

Check out our new one-act plays!

Holiday Celebrations on Zoom

Yes, you can livestream or record most Eldridge shows!

Gift of the Magi and other O. Henry Stories

The wonderful stories of O. Henry come alive in these shows.

Holiday Celebrations

On Stage or On Screen?

These plays can be done on stage or moved online in an instant.

Shows for Fall: Zombies, Crime, and More

Forced to Spend an Eternity in Zoom

New Zoom Play and Other Popular Titles‌

Poe as a Comedy and Virtual Shows for Fall

What could go wrong when a group of patients at the Sunnyvale Insane Asylum decide to put on an evening of Edgar Allan Poe works for the public?

Keep your actors acting and your audiences entertained

"Giving a small theater like ours an inexpensive piece that we could produce during the shutdown was so great of you. It was so nice to be able to create theatre again after 8 long weeks. The cast had a wonderful time with it and audiences loved it. We had nothing but positive comments and thanks for 'much needed laughs.' We did the show as free and asked for donations, and we raised nearly $1000."

- Bell Tower Theater, Dubuque, IA

Current Events and Theatre

Theatre and connection are more important than ever. These resources can help your theatre group address current events.

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday

This spring is the perfect time to honor the Bard and entertain your audiences. Why not celebrate Shakespeare's birthday with a show?

Freeview these Farces

Two new farces:

Attention Agatha Christie Fans...

These mysteries are for you!

Flash Back to the '50s with these Shows!

Community Theatre and School Theatre 1950s Plays

All of our New Shows of 2019

Did you miss any of these new plays or musicals? This year Eldridge released more shows than ever! We read hundreds of submissions each year and our editors select the best for your theatres. We have a little something for everyone.

Musicals

Check out some of our featured musicals!

The Goose Girl and Other Grimm Tales

Enchant your audience with tales from the Grimm Brothers. These stories have been retold for over 200 years. Our adaptations are perfect for the stage and for audiences young and old. Check them out below and see why you should choose one this season!

More Actors, More Comedy!

We are excited to announce three new comedies. Be the first to check them out!

Christmas Plays

Countdown to Christmas! Looking for some holiday cheer this season? Our shows will not disappoint. These shows are adaptable to any theatre or stage facility and they are perfect for touring.

Countdown to Christmas!

Looking for some holiday cheer this season? Our shows will not disappoint. This is the second of three newsletters to get you started.

Countdown to Christmas!

Looking for some holiday cheer this season? Our shows will not disappoint. This is the first of three newsletters to get you started.

Plays that Explore School Bullying

These shows take on the issue of bullying in three unique ways. Which way would your students relate to?

Community Theatre Farce

This hysterically historical play is mayhem from start to finish.

Bullying Play

See what students are saying about this play.

Comedies for November Shows

Comedies for November Shows -

The First Thanksgiving According to Dwayne

Exposé: Holiday Celebrities Tell All!

Holiday Celebrities: Criminal Justice

Absurdist Plays and a Free Scene!

New Popular Musical

This show is full of fun surprises and is a delight for fans of Broadway musicals as well as for those new to the genre.

Scary Plays

Spine-tingling Shows for Fall

One-Acts for Drama Students

Check out these three new one-act plays for theatre students.

New High School Play about Diversity

The story, characters, and dialogue also appeal to adult audiences, featuring an intriguing play-within-a-play structure that underscores the relationship between onstage action and real life.

Popular Play Parodies

These shows draw inspiration from well-known shows and characters.

Christmas Musicals

Christmas Musicals 🎵

Compete and Win with These One-Act Plays

Like the idea of competing to win? Check out these titles.

Resource Books

Scene and monologue work is a great way to end the school year. See how much your actors have grown, whether they are advanced or first-year drama students. Resource books are also a great way to use all of this year's budget. We've listed our newest and favorites below.

Melodrama

Do you have the perfect actor to play the villain? The hero? Is your audience ready to cheer and boo? Then a melodrama is the perfect addition to your theatre season.

Summer Theatre Programs

These shows are perfect for summer theatre programs or anytime of the year.

Photos Tips for Plays

Win $100 for your next Eldridge Show!

Strong Women Through the Ages

As part of Women’s History Month these plays help celebrate, inspire, and encourage actors and audiences alike.

Super Plays with Superheros

Happy Pi Day!

The opening, with a character face down in a meringue pie, sets the tone for the entire farce, and the comedy never stops.

Flying accusations and flying pies are just a few of the fun ingredients that make this murder mystery a recipe for a hilarious night at the theatre.

Our Most Popular Murder Mysteries

Looking for a murder mystery play? Check out these shows!

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair...

Check out these plays that feature Rapunzel. We offer over 240 children's theatre plays and musicals.

Free Monologues and Award-Winning Plays

Holocaust Remembrance Day is Thursday, May 2, 2019

Theatre can help audiences become more empathetic while learning. These plays teach us about the Holocaust with powerful monologues, historical characters, and award-winning scripts.

Children's Theatre Musicals

Thinking about ordering a school musical? Directors, look no further! These musicals are perfect for middle and elementary school theatre departments. Specifically written with young performers in mind. These musicals have appropriate content, great music, and large flexible casting requirements.

New Plays - Just Released

New Community Theatre Play

New Play for Schools

Fun Spring Musicals

Musicals are a great way to involve everyone. Your more advanced actors will shine in the larger roles and your newest actors will learn so much as a chorus member. These well-known musicals offer large casts.

Shakespeare’s Greatest Couples and More

This show spotlights some of Shakespeare’s greatest couples: Romeo & Juliet, Kate & Petruchio, Beatrice & Benedick, and more.

One-Act Play

Introducing New One-Act Plays

Musicals

With nearly 100 musicals we are sure to have what you are looking for. Need some help narrowing it down? Just give our editors a call and we can provide tailored recommendations for your theatre group.

Youth Theatre Plays and Musicals

We offer over 240 children's theatre plays and musicals. We are sure to have what you are looking for whether it's a version of Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Aladdin, or an original show. Need some help narrowing it down? Just give our editors a call and we can provide tailored recommendations for your theatre group.

Civil Rights Plays and Black History Plays for Modern Audiences

Theatre can truly spark curiosity and understanding by bringing important moments in history to life. See how historical figures and regular people made a difference in the Civil Rights Movement. These plays are ideal for Black History month observances and anytime of the year.

All Female Plays

These plays feature strong characters creating excellent roles for their all-female casts.

Pop Culture Trends in Theatre

Did you see the giant cow this week? What about that cat video? Want to plan an insta-worthy "promposal"?

These shows have themes that are trending in pop culture. Whether it's found online, at the movies, or Netflix, audiences are sure to relate. Will we ever have enough zombies and superheros?

Involve more actors with these large cast plays

Involve more actors with these large cast full-length plays.

Plays That Address Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Use our plays to serve as a catalyst for realistic discussions about bullying.

2018 Top High School Plays

These titles are some of the most produced high school plays.

Robin Hood Play and Robin Hood Musical

Get ready for adventure, love, and sword fights!

Stockings full of plays!

Christmas Musical for Young Audiences

Bring the magic of Christmas to life with audience involvement in this hour-long musical. Includes original songs and four traditional carols.

Eldridge Plays and Musicals: News

See Our Featured Musicals

Trial of the Wicked Witch: The Musical

History Comes Alive with These Plays - Black History and More

Three Tales of Terror and More Scary Plays

New Drama for Community Theatres

Celebrate Women's History Month

Women's History Month

Have you missed some of our newest releases?

Musicals

Check out our new one-act plays!

Holiday Celebrations on Zoom

Gift of the Magi and other O. Henry Stories

Holiday Celebrations

On Stage or On Screen?

Shows for Fall: Zombies, Crime, and More

Forced to Spend an Eternity in Zoom

Poe as a Comedy and Virtual Shows for Fall

Keep your actors acting and your audiences entertained

Current Events and Theatre

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday

Freeview these Farces

Attention Agatha Christie Fans...

Flash Back to the '50s with these Shows!

All of our New Shows of 2019

Musicals

The Goose Girl and Other Grimm Tales

Enchant your audience with tales from the Grimm Brothers. These stories have been retold for over 200 years. Our adaptations are perfect for the stage and for audiences young and old. Check them out below and see why you should choose one this season!

More Actors, More Comedy!

Christmas Plays

Countdown to Christmas!

Countdown to Christmas!

Plays that Explore School Bullying

Community Theatre Farce

Bullying Play

Comedies for November Shows

The First Thanksgiving According to Dwayne

Exposé: Holiday Celebrities Tell All!

Holiday Celebrities: Criminal Justice

Absurdist Plays and a Free Scene!

New Popular Musical

Scary Plays

One-Acts for Drama Students

New High School Play about Diversity

Popular Play Parodies

Christmas Musicals

Compete and Win with These One-Act Plays

Resource Books

Melodrama

Summer Theatre Programs

Photos Tips for Plays

Win $100 for your next Eldridge Show!

Strong Women Through the Ages

Super Plays with Superheros

Happy Pi Day!

Our Most Popular Murder Mysteries

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair...

Free Monologues and Award-Winning Plays

Holocaust Remembrance Day is Thursday, May 2, 2019

Children's Theatre Musicals

New Plays - Just Released

Fun Spring Musicals

Shakespeare’s Greatest Couples and More

One-Act Play

Musicals

Youth Theatre Plays and Musicals

Civil Rights Plays and Black History Plays for Modern Audiences

All Female Plays

Pop Culture Trends in Theatre

Involve more actors with these large cast plays

Plays That Address Bullying

2018 Top High School Plays

Robin Hood Play and Robin Hood Musical

Stockings full of plays!

Christmas Musical for Young Audiences

New one-act plays by popular playwrights.

Directors, check these new one-act plays by popular playwrights.

Spine-tingling shows perfect for fall productions!