Theatre
Guide to LCC Library and other resources about the theatre.
Online Encyclopedias on Theatrical Topics
Theatre is an interdisciplinary topic. Theatre practitioners may find useful articles in reference books on a wide range of topics. To search for articles in the LCC Library's online reference collection, use our Online Encyclopedias webpage. To read articles from one of the encyclopedias below, click on the link, then click on the name of the collection under where it says "Full text availability."
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stage Actors and ActingIncluding a chronological list of actors that spans the past 2,000 years and many diverse countries and cultures, this Encyclopedia offers a fascinating and unique overview of acting onstage.
The Oxford Companion to American TheatreThis guide to the American stage from its beginnings to the present day contains over 3,000 entries on playwrights plays, actors, directors, producers, songwriters, famous playhouses, dramatic movements and more.
The Oxford Companion to ShakespeareThis is a reference text on Shakespeare's works, times, life and afterlives. It offers stimulating and authoritative coverage of every aspect of Shakespeare and his writings, including their reinterpretation in the theatre, in criticism, and in film.
The Oxford Companion to the American MusicalWith more than two thousand entries, this book offers a wealth of information on musicals, performers, composers, lyricists, producers, choreographers, and much more.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and PerformanceAn authoritative reference covering primarily actors, playwrights, directors, styles and movements, companies and organizations.
