Similar format to Cambridge Guide . Both guides should be used together as coverage varies. Entries dealing with all aspects of production and performance. Truly international in scope, strong entries for Japanese and Indonesian terms. Entries for playwrights, performers, plays, and theatres.
Coverage is strongest for legitimate theatre.
Year by year listing includes American and British premiers, revivals, births, debuts, theatres and productions. Entries for premiers include critical reception. Coverage runs from 1900-1983. Alphabetical listing by play title of Braodway and off-Broadway productions, contains original cast lists. Lists plays by author, title and subject.