MUSICAL THEATRE INFO

Playbill

www.playbill.com

The online version of this comprehensive theater magazine offers everything from Broadway theater seating charts to articles on the history of the musical and trivia quizzes. Also, read news about your favorite Broadway stars, find out how to buy tickets online, and get box-office grosses and attendance figures for every show on Broadway.

 

Internet Broadway Database

www.ibdb.com

The Internet Broadway Database (IBDB) is a vast storehouse of Broadway theater information. The archive provides records of productions from the beginning of New York theater until today. It includes information concerning the people involved in the theater over the years as well as statistics on the number of productions of a particular show, or the history of a certain theater.

 

TheatreHistory.com American Theatre: Musicals

www.theatrehistory.com

Learn about some of the most important musicals ever written here. Start with the introduction to musical theater history, which is followed links to musicals from “Annie Get Your Gun” through to “The Wizard of Oz.” complete with information about the historical relevance of the show.

 

Musicals101.com

http://www.musicals101.com

This extremely comprehensive site provides information on many aspects of musical theater: from the history of stage and film musicals to reviews and essays on current and past productions; from profiles of New York City venues that have housed musicals to an encouraging guide explaining how to put on your own show! Also find several indexes on unique topics, like “Musicals Who’s Who,” which has bios of more than 400 individuals, and a Special Features section with in-depth information important figures and topics in the world of musical theater.

 

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Theater

www.nytimes.com

The online theater section of the venerable paper contains a wealth of information on events happening in the New York City theater world. From reviews of debut shows to statistics on the top-grossing Broadway performances, this site is an efficient and comprehensive resource.

 

Tony Awards

www.tonyawards.com

The Tony Awards official site is an excellent source for everything related to the annual awards. From news on current nominations and recent winners to archives of past winners and information on the history of the awards, this site offers access to every kind of Tony-related fact.