Theatre Reference Books
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[edit] Online Resources
- Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature 1890-1982 available online in Reader's Guide Retrospective; 1982-2004 Shelved With Abstracts and Indexes - Third Floor Following Bound Journals
- Biographical dictionary of actors, actresses, musicians, dancers, managers & other stage personnel in London, 1660-1800 Supplies brief biographical information for persons involved with the theatre in London from 1660-1800. V1 Abaco to Belfille; V2 Belfort to Byzand; V4 Corye to Dynion; V5 Eagen to Garrett; V6 Garrick to Gyngell; V7 Habgood to Haubert; V8 Hough to Keyse; V10 M'Intosh to Nash; V12 Pinner to Rizzo; V13 Roach to Siddons; V14 Siddons to Thyme; V15 Tibbett to M.West; V16 W. West to Zwingman. Volumes 1-12 also available in print in the Reference Stacks at call number PN2597 .H5.
[edit] Print Resources
Unless otherwise indicated, all books are located in the Reference Stacks on the first floor of the library.
- Cambridge Guide to Theatre PN2035.C27 1995
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Drama PN1625.M3 1984
- Penguin Dictionary of the Theatre PN2035.T3 1970
- The Performing Arts : A Guide to the Reference Literature PN1584 .S57 1994
- New York Theatre Critics' Reviews Bound Journals - Third Floor -Alphabetical by title Brings you the complete reviews from these New York publications and stations whenever covered by the critic: New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, Time, New York Post, Women's Wear Daily, WABC-TV, CBS-TV, New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek.
- New York Times Theatre Reviews PN2266.N48 Contains reprinted reviews for theatre productions as they appeared in the New York Times. Arranged chronologically.
- Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature 1890-1982 available online in Reader's Guide Retrospective
1982-2004 Shelved With Abstracts and Indexes - Third Floor Following Bound Journals
It's best to look under the name of the playwright for the full citation. If you can't remember the name, check the heading "Drama-Criticisms, plots, etc.
