LibGuides: THEA 11013 Survey of Musical Theatre: Databases

Best Performing Arts Databases

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text
Articles, books, and book chapters on theatre and performing arts. Coverage dates: 1929 - present
Performing Arts Periodicals Database
Covers a broad spectrum of the arts and entertainment industry.
Music Periodicals Database
Full text and abstracts. Includes domestic and international music journals published from 1850 to the present. Coverage dates: Current
Performance Design Archive Online
Covers all aspects of theater production design, from the 17th century to the present day, including scenic and set design, lighting design, sound design, costume design, makeup, and more. Coverage dates: 1600 - present
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive
Complete runs of major trade and consumer magazines of the entertainment industries from their inception to 2000.
New York Times (Historical)
New York Times
Prominent newspaper from the U.S. Coverage dates: June 1980 - present

American Musical Theatre
Call Number: Music Library, Reference Collection, Call No: ML1711 .B67 2010
Music Library is on the second floor.
The Musical
Call Number: Music Library, Reference Collection, Call No: ML128.M78 E84 2011
Music Library is on the second Floor.
The Oxford Companion to the American Musical
Call Number: Music Library, Reference Collection, Call No: ML102.M88 H593 2008
This book is also online.

Internet Broadway database
Official archival database for Broadway theater information. Features information on current and past productions in the Broadway theaters of New York City, including production statistics, dates, cast, crew and creative staff credits, roles, and related facts.
Broadway World.com
This is an amazing link, especially if you need to know the historical grosses of Broadway shows.

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