LibGuides: Performing Arts Guide: THEATRE

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Digital Theatre + This link opens in a new window
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Playbill
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Howl Round
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Internet Broadway Database
Find records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today.

SimplyScripts
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National Theatre Home
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Nightly Met Opera Streams
Each day, a different encore presentation is being made available for free streaming on the Met website.
Watch Live Theatre and Music Performances From Your Home
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