Performing Arts

Vancouverplays.com Vancouverplays.com- Provides arts information, theatre reviews and previews, and commentary from the West Coast of Canada, by Jerry Wasserman. New York Theater Scene New York Theater Scene- Theatre critic Irene Backalenick covers theatre for national and regional publications. Scene4 Magazine Scene4 Magazine- International monthly online magazine of theatre, film and media that features articles and interviews with writers, composers, actors, directors, musicians, desi… London Theatre Guide London Theatre Guide- The official site for what's on in London theatre, including online ticketing, news, listings and information on events run by The Society of London Theatre. Show Business Weekly Show Business Weekly- Show Business is a casting weekly for the performing artist, emphasizing job opportunities and trade resources for New York City's up-and-coming talent. Webb, Jennie Webb, Jennie- An independent writer, playwright, humorist, critic, and columnist whose works have been published nationally, and recognized by theatrical organizations around the … TorontoStage.com TorontoStage.com- Online magazine celebrating theatrical culture with reviews, interviews and news. Features a kid's corner, events calendar, and archives. ColoradoDrama.com ColoradoDrama.com- Devoted to Denver metro area theatre reviews, performing arts reviews, Colorado theatre festivals, and theatrical criticism. View links to other theatre and per… Stage Photo Stage Photo- London theatre photographs and listings. All productions will remain indefinitely on site to build into an illustrated historical document of London theatre. TheaterPro TheaterPro- Regularly updated news, articles, and reviews of the theater scene in London and New York. On The Boards and In The Wings On The Boards and In The Wings- Janine Fawcett's column on legitimate theatre and the performing arts on Broadway, London's West End, and around the world. Toronto Theatre Previews and Reviews Toronto Theatre Previews and Reviews- Theatre previews and reviews covering Toronto, Stratford, and Shaw Festivals, along with special coverage on theatre related events. David Mamet Review, The David Mamet Review, The- The journal of the David Mamet Society, publishing reviews of Mamet performances, books, and films. London Theatre Guide London Theatre Guide- Latest news, reviews, and listings from London's Theatreland. Including Seating plans, maps, and tickets. Backstage West Backstage West- Online site for the Backstage West/Dramalogue publication. Casting notices and actor resume and photos. Resources and articles. Theatre People Theatre People- All the latest news, reviews and gossip on Theatre in Australia. Post comments in the gossip forum or check out feature articles. Theatre Guide London Theatre Guide London- Reviews of London and other British theatre by professional critics, with no compromising ties to ticket brokers or producers. Includes category listings, ar… Stage Directions Magazine Stage Directions Magazine- Serves the strategic, practical and technical information needs of small theaters. Resources includes those for customing, training, renovations, and li… Talkin' Broadway Talkin' Broadway- News, interactive discussion, and information about Broadway, and the current theatre scene in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas and other cities across th… BroadwayStars.com BroadwayStars.com- Daily digest and commentary about what is going on in the world of theatre. TheatreNet.com TheatreNet.com- United Kingdom theatre site with news, information, and special offers. ArtSavant ArtSavant- An eclectic arts site devoted to writers, thinkers, performers, and their impressions, and expressions of things artistic. Broadway.com Broadway.com- Features theater listings and showtimes for over 1900 separate venues. Aisle Say Aisle Say- Internet magazine of stage reviews and opinion. Footlight Notes Footlight Notes- An electronic magazine about the history of popular entertainment in the theatre from the 1850s to the 1920s. Theater Mania Theater Mania- Tickets, news, reviews, children's theater, and the best of Broadway and Off Broadway shows. CurtainUp CurtainUp- Internet magazine containing theater reviews and features. Readio on Broadway Readio on Broadway- Reviews and listings of New York City's Broadway Theater. Daily photos, entertainment, culture, travel, and tourism. Concert Reviews Concert Reviews- Reviews of Concert performances in North West England by Brenda Kean. Play Review, The Play Review, The- A site devoted to promote theater in Southern California. Features include current listings, reviews, and spotlights on actors and coming productions. Theatre Reviews Theatre Reviews- Reviews of Theatre performances in North West England by Brenda Kean. Playbill On-Line Playbill On-Line- A magazine for theatre buffs. Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University- Racism and racial stereotypes in the Jim Crow Era. Includes information on minstrel shows, the stock characters o… Minstrelsy Homepage 1830-1852 Minstrelsy Homepage 1830-1852- Includes image gallery, songs, texts, notices and reviews, articles, and essays and interpretation of the minstrel show tradition. Stephen Foster | Blackface Minstrelsy Stephen Foster | Blackface Minstrelsy- From the website for the PBS American Experience documentary "Stephen Foster" a page of information on the Minstrel Show in the 19th century. Minstrel Shows Minstrel Shows- Explores the musical tradition. Includes an article by John Kenrick and a typical minstrel program. Minstrel Show, The Minstrel Show, The- Page from a site on the Jacksonian era in America provides a short history of the minstrel genre and an exploration of the archetypes it created. Black-Face Minstrelsy Black-Face Minstrelsy- Includes images, background and a script sample. American Minstrel Show Collection American Minstrel Show Collection- Information about the archive held at Princeton University. Africans in America Africans in America- Information on the origins of the minstrel character, Jim Crow. Musical Hotspot Musical Hotspot- Explores musical accompaniment for improvised theatre, including musical- and non-musical games, workshop exercises, and song construction. The Living Playbook The Living Playbook- Descriptions of hundreds of short- and long-form improv games maintained by the improv community. Improv Encyclopedia Improv Encyclopedia- A large collection of resources related to improvisational theatre, focusing on games, references, and a glossary. International Playback Theatre Network (IPTN) International Playback Theatre Network (IPTN)- Supports development of playback theatre worldwide through its programs and services, membership benefits, training resources, admin… Adrian Gatie Theatre Photographs Adrian Gatie Theatre Photographs- Extensive collection of theatre photographs at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, the Hull Truck Theatre and others in the UK. Actors include Alan Ayckb… The Golden Age of British Theatre 1880-1920 The Golden Age of British Theatre 1880-1920- Biographies of British actors including Adeline Genée, Sir John Hare and Dame Irene Vanbrugh. Illustrated with contemporary postcards … Padua Hills Theatre — The Mexican Players Padua Hills Theatre — The Mexican Players- From 1932 to 1974 the Mexican Players performed at Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, California, preserving their heritage while fightin… Golden Age of Theatre (1880-1920), The Golden Age of Theatre (1880-1920), The- Illustrated biographies of major British actors during the early years of the nineteenth century, including Gertie Miller, Gabrielle Ray an… George M. Cohan George M. Cohan- The life of George M. Cohan and his most significant plays are reviewed, along with a complete stageography, filmography and on-going discography. HAT- History of Australian Theatre HAT- History of Australian Theatre- Contains articles on Australian theatre history and a 3000 entry historical database of people associated with it.