Theatre

Ancient Greek Theatre Excellent information on the history of ancient Greek theatre. Make your own mask,explore the theatre structure and meet the well-known playwrights of the time.

The Art and Science of Theater Learn how to stage a theatrical production, including finding a script, auditioning actors, building a set, and designing the lighting. Study the history of western theater from the time of ancient Greece to the twentieth century. Find out about authors and their plays which have made an impact on the development of theater.  Broadway.com  Changing Stages Learn about this PBS series that explores the influences, inspirations, and conflicts that have shaped the course of theatre. Site includes biographies of significant people, timeline of important theatre events, and links to other theatre resources.

 Internet Broadway Database The official database for Broadway theatre information. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Kabuki for Everyone Introduces a traditional form of Japanese theater.

Kathakali Read about this form of Indian drama.

Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery Browse over season schedules, program history, and discussions on the show.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Provides background information on Shakespearean performance in original conditions. Includes guides to the original Globe Theatre and a reconstructed version.

Theatricopia An abundance of links and more for Musical Theatre fans

Theatrehistory.com Information on most of the major time periods in the history of theatre can be accessed here. It navigates very easily and would be a great site for research projects.

Tony Awards The Official website of the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards.

Vaudeville and Popular Entertainment, 1870-1920  A multimedia collection from the Library of Congress.