Music Theatre International

07/16/2026

Explore the mysterious fathoms below in Disney's The Little Mermaid KIDS, now available for licensing! Adapted from the Broadway production and animated feature film, this stage version for young performers features a shortened running time and classic songs and characters that audiences have loved for generations. Dive in: https://www.mtishows.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid-kids
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07/14/2026

Back to the barricade! The epic and uplifting Les Misérables has returned to licensing in the US and Canada. A winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, and sacrifice – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

License today: https://www.mtishows.com/les-miserables
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07/13/2026

A round of applause for A Beautiful Noise Musical concluding its first National Tour!

07/09/2026

"I don’t think I’ve ever been part of a show where I’ve learned so much about America’s history.” GCS Theatre finishes their run of Suffs today, part of our "The Young Are the Gates" grant program.

Greenville County Schools students will take the stage next week in a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the women who fought for the right to vote — and the program earned its place on a national stage to do it.

07/08/2026

"Here is where you belong." A round of applause for Maybe Happy Ending establishing a new record as the longest running show at Broadway's Belasco Theatre!

07/07/2026

What are you looking for in your next school musical? From generous cast sizes to catchy scores, Educators shared their thoughts with BroadwayWorld. Read more for some inspiration:

BroadwayWorld spoke with educators from seven schools that recently licensed musicals through Music Theatre International (MTI) about how they selected this year's productions. While every program had its own priorities, one thing quickly became clear: choosing a musical is about much more than pick...

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America!⁠

Explore 1776 and other MTI musicals that capture the spirit of the USA: https://www.mtishows.com/american-stories
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07/01/2026

My my! Out of PLAYBILLDER's 14 top-produced school shows for the 2025-26 academic year, 10 are MTI titles with Mamma Mia! reigning at #1.⁠
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Thank you to all the educators, students, parents, and theatre lovers who embraced these vibrant stories. We look forward to making more memories with you.

Read more: https://www.mtishows.com/news/10-mti-titles-among-14-top-produced-school-shows

06/29/2026

Without the legacy of the shows, tunes, and characters he brought to life, we couldn’t succeed or rock the boat! On what would be his 116th birthday, we are shining a light on the legendary Frank Loesser.

06/28/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to EGOT-winning MTI author and comedy icon Mel Brooks! Thank you for a century of laughs: https://www.mtishows.com/news/100-years-laughs-mel-brooks
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