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The Cambridge History of American Theatre

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Cambridge History of American Theatre
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Don B. Wilmeth
Edited by Christopher Bigsby
SeriesCambridge History of American Theatre
Series part Volume No. Volume 3
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:600
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 157
Category/GenreDrama
ISBN/Barcode 9780521679855
ClassificationsDewey:792.0973
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 32 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 January 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is an authoritative and wide-ranging history of American theatre in all its dimensions, from theatre building to playwriting, directors, performers, and designers. Engaging the theatre as a performance art, a cultural institution, and a fact of American social and political life, the history addresses the economic context that conditioned the drama presented. The history approaches its subject with a full awareness of relevant developments in literary criticism, cultural analysis, and performance theory. At the same time, it is designed to be an accessible, challenging narrative. All volumes include an extensive overview and timeline, followed by chapters on specific aspects of theatre. Volume Three examines the development of the theatre after World War II, through the productions of Broadway and beyond and into regional theatre across the country. Contributors also analyze new directions in theatre design, directing, and acting, as well as key plays and playwrights through the 1990s.

Reviews

'Nowhere has the American theatre been treated to such a thorough discussion of its culture, plays and players, directors, designers, architects and producers, also encompassing the development and transformation of the theatre within the country's changing social and political climate.' Michael Whitlatch, Journal of Theatre Research International 'All three volumes have greatly contributed to a better understanding of the American theatre as a reflection of the changing political, social and cultural face of the United States.' Michael Whitlatch, Journal of Theatre Research International 'Wilmeth and Bigsby's history is the finest written about the American theatre in many years. A must for all college and university libraries.' Choice