Musical Theater in the 20th Century
This is a list of some of the resources in Paul Robeson Library, and on the
Internet, concerning musical theater in the 20th century. For more information
please ask a reference librarian.
Reference Works
A Bibliography and Index to Theatrical Biographies in English / REF PN
2205 S73 1985
Theatre Backstage from A to Z / REF PN 2091 M3 L68 1989
Oxford Companion to American Theatre / REF PN 2220 B6 1984
Cambridge Guide to American Theatre / REF PN 2220 C35 1993
Guide to Critical Review / REN PN 2266 S16 1984
African American Theatre Review, 1816 - 1960 / REF PN 2270 A35 P48 1997
Dictionary of the Black Theatre / REF PN 2270 A35 W64 1983
Selected Theatre Criticism / REF PN 2277 N5 S44 1985
Famous Actors and Actresses on the American Stage / REF PN 2285 Y6 1975
Encyclopedia of Popular Music / REF ML 102 P66 G84 1988
Broadway Song Companion / REF ML 128 M78 D48 1998
American Popular Songs / REF ML 128 N3 E9
Opening Nights on Broadway / REF ML 1711.8 N3 M8 1997
American Musical Theatre / REF ML 156.4 O46 H85 1984
Plays and Musicals for the New Millenium / REF Z 5785.29 F8
Use these subject headings when looking for books in IRIS, the Rutgers
Libraries Catalog:
- Musicals
- Musical Revues
- Revues
Be aware that items at the Alexander Library in New Brunswick purchased
before c. 1970 and not checked out since then are not included in IRIS.
We have a copy of their old card catalog from c. 1970 on microfilm. Ask
at the Reference Desk for more information.
When using IRIS, if you do not find anything under your subject, try using
the "search everything" option
Two other catalogs may be useful in locating resources for your paper.
Both will include some primary sources. You can request items from these
catalogs on interlibrary loan.
- RLIN -- database of catalogs from research libraries
- CRL (Center for Research Libraries)
The library has several journal indexes available. The best index for
you will depend on your topic. Some of the general
indexes that are
likely
to be relevant are:
- America History & Life
- Humanities Index
- Music Index
- ProQuest Direct
- RILM (music)
To locate reviews use the following sources
- New York Times Index (look under Theatre)
- Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature (look under Musical Comedies
- Variety