James A. Rocco
Writing
Stories made to sing.
Musicals, concert scripts, and reflections on a life in theatre—exploring the connections between the songs we love and the stories we tell.
Guides & Education
Music Licensing 101
From song selection to signed agreements, Music Licensing 101 helps theatre makers understand the work behind clearing existing songs for the stage. Created by James A. Rocco, the program combines a five-stage framework with video lessons, a practical workbook, and tools for research, outreach, negotiation, and tracking.
Musicals & Licensable Shows
Hooked on the 70s
A musical flashback to a decade that refuses to grow up. At a “70s A OK” meeting, six unforgettable personalities revisit the songs, sitcoms, disco fever, and cultural upheavals of the 1970s. Comedy and familiar hits turn nostalgia into a theatrical party.
Available through Concord Theatricals
Streakin’ Thru the 70s!
An irreverent musical romp through the “Me Decade,” packed with more than forty hit songs, comedy sketches, and outrageous characters. From bubblegum television families to disco disasters, six performers take audiences on a wild ride through the highs and lows of the seventies.
Nite Club Confidential
Step into a world of neon lights, smooth harmonies, and dangerous ambition. Faded nightclub star Kay Goodman, seductive saloon singer Buck Holden, and the fresh-faced Hi-Hopes chase their dreams through a jazz-and-gin-soaked world where film noir meets musical comedy—until a shot rings out.
With a cast of five and a score of classic 1950s hits, this stylish, intimate musical introduces new audiences to an unforgettable era while giving longtime fans plenty to savor.
“The camp masterpiece of the cabaret genre.”
— Ken Mandelbaum, Theatre Week
The Holiday Songbook
A musical party wrapped in holiday cheer.
From the earliest caroling traditions to contemporary holiday hits, The Holiday Songbook celebrates the season through surprising stories, playful humor, sing-alongs, and fresh musical arrangements. Part concert, part storytelling celebration, it brings new life to the music that brings us together.
Part of The Songbook Series
Available through Thirty Saints Productions
The Songbook Series
The songs that became the soundtrack to our lives.
Created by James A. Rocco, The Songbook Series is a collection of concerts that bring audiences closer to the writers, personalities, and cultural moments behind beloved music. Each edition combines researched storytelling, humor, and live performance to make familiar songs feel fresh again.
Essays & Reflections
I Am a Jukebox
A lifetime of songs—and plenty of stories.
James A. Rocco writes about theatre, music, collaboration, and the experiences that shape a creative life. Personal memories meet practical insights from both sides of the curtain.
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