Classroom Internet Library

General Drama Resources

Playbill Online
News and information about plays in production on Broadway and across the country.
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Broadway.com
Get the latest news about what's happening on Broadway. You'll find reviews, reviews, actor bios, interviews, and video clips highlights from shows.
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Internet Broadway Database
This is the official database for Broadway theatre information. You will find information about productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Want to know who played Billy Flynn in the original production of Chicago? Want a list of the plays Bernadette Peters has appeared in? This site contains cast and production staff lists of both on and off Broadway plays back to the 1820s.
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Backstage
This site features news, articles, and resources for the performing arts. The Artist's Toolbox section lists acting schools, colleges, and theatre companies.
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The Hollywood Reporter
Get the latest film, television, and entertainment news. You will also find interviews and production listings, and other entertainment resources.
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Variety
News, reviews, charts, and data, are all at your fingertips at this site that covers the entertainment industry.
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The Educational Theatre Association
You'll find job postings, professional resources, links, and articles from some of the organization's publications.
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American Theatre Web
Find out what's going on in theatre around the country. You will also find reviews and theatre news drawn from newspapers around the country.
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Internet Off-Broadway Database
You'll find production details including cast lists, production crew, biographies, and photos for Off-Broadway productions back to the 1950s at this site from the Lucille Lortel Foundation.
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London Theatre Guide
Find out what's going on in the West End. This site includes show listings, reviews, forums and other information on London Theatre. 
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Theater Connection
Looking for a drama site, the directory of links from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte contains links to lots of great theatre resources.
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