Encyclopedias and dictionaries are an excellent way to familiarize yourself with an area of study. Below are a few of our recommended titles for researchers looking for broad works relating to theater. Except where noted, the titles below can all be found in the reference section (2nd Floor, behind the reference desk) of the Library.
Broadway: An Encyclopedia of Theater and American Culture by 
Drama Criticism
Drama for Students
The New York Times Theater Reviews
The Oxford Companion to American Theatre by 
The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance by 
Encyclopedia of Film Themes, Settings and Series by 
Magill's Cinema Annual
The Complete Film Dictionary by 
The Film Encyclopedia by 
The Wiley-Blackwell History of American Film by 
Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 Through 2010 by 
From Daytime to Primetime by 
Television Cartoon Shows by 
Television's Top 100 by Encyclopedias and dictionaries are an excellent way to familiarize yourself with an area of study. Below are a few of our recommended titles for researchers looking for broad works relating to musical theater. Except where noted, the titles below can all be found in the reference section (2nd Floor, behind the reference desk) of the Library.
Broadway: An Encyclopedia of Theater and American Culture by 
Encyclopedia of Musical Theater by 
the New Broadway Song Companion by The New York Times Theater ReviewsThe Oxford Companion to American Theatre by 
