Research Guides: Theatre Arts: Theatre History

Online Databases

These databases will help you find journal articles, book chapters, reviews, newspaper articles, and more!

International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance Full-text This link opens in a new window
The International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text is a fully indexed, cross-referenced and annotated databank of over 60,000 journal articles, books, book chapters and dissertation abstracts on all aspects of theatre and performance in 126 countries. It contains more than 490 full-text titles, including more than 170 full-text journals, and more than 360 full-text books & monographs.

Oxford Reference Online
Provides access to encyclopedias and dictionaries in all subject areas. Only 5 simultaneous users.

Gale Reference eBooks This link opens in a new window
Provides a database of encyclopedias and reference sources for research. Coverage include the Arts, Business, Education, the Environment, History, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Religion, Science and Social Science. 2000 – present.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Provides access to thousands of full-text scholarly journals, trade and professional titles, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, working papers, case studies, and market reports. Content covers all major subject areas, including business, health and medical, social sciences, arts and humanities, education, science and technology, and religion.

Online Books

Print Reference Books:

Reference materials covering the Theatre Arts are shelved in the PN's on the main floor of the Library. Make sure to browse the section to find other titles not listed here!

Acting: An International Encyclopedia by Beth Osnes
Call Number: REF: PN2035 .O84 2001
ISBN: 0874367956
Publication Date: 2001-12-07
The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre by John Russell Brown (Editor)
Call Number: REF: PN2111 .O95 2001
ISBN: 0192854429
Publication Date: 2001-06-28
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance by Dennis Kennedy (Editor)
Call Number: PN2035.094 2003
ISBN: 0198601743
Publication Date: 2003-05-01
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Drama by McGraw-Hill Staff; Daniel Gerould (Preface by)
Call Number: REF: PN1625 .M3 1984
ISBN: 0070791694
Publication Date: 1984-01-01

Book Collection

Most materials covering theTheatre Arts are shelved in the PN's on the third floor of the Library. Make sure to browse the section to find other titles not listed here!

History of the Theatre by Oscar G. Brockett; Franklin J. Hildy
Call Number: PN2101 .B68 2008
ISBN: 9780205511860
Publication Date: 2007-10-01
The World of Theatre by Mira Felner; Claudia Orenstein
Call Number: PN1655 .F45 2006
ISBN: 9780205360635
Publication Date: 2005-07-19
History of Theatre by Neil Grant
Call Number: OVERSIZE: PN2101 .G7 2002
ISBN: 060059632X
Publication Date: 2002-05-28
A History of the Theatre by Glynne W. Wickham
Call Number: PN2101 .W52 1992
ISBN: 0714827363
Publication Date: 1994-01-01

News and Media Resources

Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
A database of videos available online in diverse subjects including Anthropology, History, Economics, Education, Film Studies, Health, Religion, and Women's and Gender Studies. Includes the American History in Video, Ethnographic Video Online, Opera in Video, and Theatre in Video databases.

Newspaper Sources Online
Check out our News libguide to find digitized versions of newspapers from the past and present.

Research Tips

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