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An all-star guide to Web resources from Greek classical theater to Shakespeare, from the London stage to the Great White Way.

Jack Wolcott's Theatre History on the Web - Links and resources galore covering the full spectrum of history, lighting, costume and more for Greek classical, medieval and Renaissance, Elizabethan, non-Western theatre and more.

Theatre History Web Sites - Another great site covering the gamut from Greek classical to 20th century American theater.

Medieval Drama Links - A select list of 200 links covering 8 pages for the best resources on the topic including props, makeup, costumes, dance, and more.

WWW Links for Theatre History and Early Music - With a focus on Shakespeare's plays and Elizabethan theater.

Theatre Costume and Theatre Costume Links - A huge, eclectic mix from The Costumer's Manifesto.

Broadway 101: The History of the Great White Way - A great read in over 10 pages spanning the turn-of-the-century to the 1940's. And don't miss the image gallery to Old New York.

Black Broadway: A Twentieth Century Black Musical Review - Entertaining virtual exposition of great black entertainment from 1900 - 2000.

Variety Stage: Theater Playbills and Programs - A great online cache of 146 examples from the turn-of-the-centry with background history, from the U.S. Library of Congress.

The History of Popular Entertainment: From Minstrelsy to Madonna - The sweep of American entertainment venues with links to dime shows, Wild West and medicine shows, variety, vaudeville and lots more.

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