FAQs

To contact TRW with any questions, our contact information is as follows:

AMATEUR CUSTOMERS
Theatrical Rights Worldwide
570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100
New York, NY 10018
866-378-9758 (toll free)
212-643-1322 (fax)
licensing@theatricalrights.com

To obtain licensing rights, click on "Apply For A License" at the top of our homepage, select "Amateur" and fill out your corresponding information.  Most requests will be responded to within about 2 business days.  Requests that need to be submitted for approval may take longer.  

You can order both digital and paper perusals throught the website.  Simply click on "PerusalsNOW" at the top of the homepage and select the show that you are interested in to place your order.  

Yes! If you feel your musical is ready for production, please send a hard copy of your script, hard copy samples of your music (for example: piano-vocal music), and an audio CD, as well as any production history (regional theatre, new work festival, or educational environment) to TRW to:
 
 Bay Wellington
 Director of Submissions
 Theatrical Rights Worldwide
 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100
 New York, NY 10018
 
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your materials returned.

Yes. Subject to approval, TRW can grant you permission for the use of individual songs and scene cuttings for participation in theatre competitions, festivals and individual performance contests.

Our License Agreement expressly states that the show you license must be performed as written. Changing the show - including altering the music, lyrics, book, and/or switching the gender of a character or changing the period setting - is a serious violation of the authors' rights and is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized alteration of material may result in losing your performance license.

Questions about any proposed change, addition, omission, interpolation, or alteration in the music, lyrics, or book of the Play shall first be submitted in writing to Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW). If permission is granted by the Authors, TRW will advise you in writing.

Yes. For most TRW titles, we can offer you permission to create a video of your production. A Video License Agreement, outlining special conditions and usage limitations must be completed and returned with the required fees. For more information on creating this wonderful personal keepsake and archival record go to the "Video License" icon on the individual show page on this web site.

TRW offers two options:

1. Keep the Performance Materials (You are not required to return any part of your performance materials - mark them up and personalize them as you see fit!)

2. Rental (You are required to return to TRW all of the Performance Materials). The rental model requires a refundable deposit.

Royalty Fee
Royalties are monies authors collect for the performance of their work. A royalty is due whenever the show is presented, regardless of audience size or whether admission is being charged. Therefore, even if the show is performed for competitions, festivals, benefits, or classroom presentation, a License Agreement is always required. However, TRW will review your particular information to determine applicable royalty fees for your production.
 
Performance materials
Performance materials usage fees are charged for scripts, scores, and other materials we supply to you for your rehearsals and production. The performance materials include director's scripts, libretti, vocal books, piano-vocal scores and orchestral parts, and are the only authorized performance materials for each musical.

Yes. As copyrighted works, every musical represented by TRW requires a performance license agreement each and every time it is presented whether admission is being charged or not or even if the show is a remounting of a previous production.

Upon receipt of a fully completed application, we will issue a License Agreement to you setting forth the royalty and performance materials fees. When you receive the License Agreement, check the information carefully, fill out all sections on the Production Terms Order Form, sign it, and return it to TRW along with payment of all fees. It is only upon receipt by TRW of the executed Production Terms Order Form along with payment that your performance rights are secured. The License Agreement is only valid for three months from the date of issue. Should you decide not to present the musical, you are under no obligation to proceed.

Once you've decided on the show(s) you'd like to present, complete and submit our on-line license application (you may do so on-line using our "apply for a license" icon or print it out and fax or mail it) which asks for the following information:
 

• The account number, name, address, phone and fax numbers of your organization; the contact person's name and email address to whom all correspondence should be forwarded; and the delivery address to which all materials should be shipped.
• The title of the musical(s) you wish to present.
• The scheduled opening and closing dates, the total number of performances scheduled, and the number of performances in each month of your run.
• The name and address of the venue in which the musical will be presented. The seating capacity and the average attendance at each performance.
• The top and lowest ticket prices being charged for the production.

No! The Perusal Pack is yours to keep and consult when you're choosing your NEXT musical.

Yes.Perusal Packs can be ordered through our digital download service, PerusalsNOW, which provides immediate access.

Perusal Packs can be ordered with a School Purchase Order by faxing the Purchase Order and requested titles to 212-643-1322, or scanning and e-mailing them to licensing@theatricalrights.com.

A Perusal Pack consists of the libretto, vocal range sheet and piano score sampler. In many instances, audio recordings of the scores are available to assist you (many are on iTunes). If you have questions, email licensing@theatricalrights.com or call 646-736-3232.

PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMERS:  To contact TRW with any questions, our contact information is as follows:

 Theatrical Rights Worldwide
 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100
 New York, NY 10018
 866-378-9758 (toll free)
 212-643-1322 (fax)
 pro@theatricalrights.com

To obtain licensing rights, click on "Apply For A License" at the top of our homepage, select "Professional" and fill out your corresponding information.  Most requests will be responded to within about 2 business days.  Requests that need to be submitted for approval may take longer.  

You can order both digital and paper perusals throught the website.  Simply click on "PerusalsNOW" at the top of the homepage and select the show that you are interested in to place your order.  

PerusalsNow are easy to download PDFs of the script, vocal ranges & partial score.  Anyone that has the ability to open a PDF document, can open the perusal.  

To access your downloads, click on the blue "My Account" button, then under the heading "Orders & Downloads" select "View Available Digital Downloads" to start perusing!