Broadway Licensing
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Theatrical licensing and publishing |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Sean Cercone |
| Fate | Acquired by Concord in 2025 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Sean Cercone (founder, former CEO), Ted Chapin (interim CEO), Dan Markley (interim CEO) |
| Products | Licensing for plays and musicals |
| Owner | Concord (since 2025) |
Broadway Licensing Global is a New York City-based theatrical licensing and publishing firm, established in 2017 by Sean Cercone. In 2023, the organization changed its name from Broadway Licensing Group to Broadway Licensing Global to better represent its worldwide growth.
The company and its associated imprints provide licensing for more than 8,000 plays and musicals, catering to both professional and amateur productions. Its extensive collection includes works from notable playwrights like Arthur Miller, Lynn Nottage, Tom Stoppard, and John Leguizamo. Recent additions to the catalog include Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Jocelyn Bioh, Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, adapted from the original narrative by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne.
History
Broadway Licensing originated in 2017 under Rebel Rebel Capital, which had previously acquired Playscripts, Inc. in 2014. Sean Cercone was appointed president and subsequently acquired both Broadway Licensing and Playscripts in 2019, leading to the rebranding as Broadway Licensing Group (BLG).
In 2021, BLG expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dramatists Play Service and pursued further international growth, prompting the 2023 rebranding to Broadway Licensing Global.
On March 1, 2024, Cercone resigned from his role as CEO, with Ted Chapin and Dan Markley stepping in as interim leaders.
On May 8, 2025, Variety reported that Concord completed the acquisition of Broadway Licensing.