An annual pictorial and statistical record of American professional theatre. Each entry in the book includes cast listings, replacements, producers, directors, authors, composers, opening and closing dates, songs titles and review quotes on Broadway shows.

Theatre World, the statistical and pictorial record of the Broadway and off-Broadway season, touring companies, and professional regional companies throughout the United States, has become a classic in its field. The book is complete with cast listings, replacement producers, directors, authors, composers, opening and closing dates, song titles, and much, much more. There are special sections with biographical data, obituary information, listings of annual Shakespeare festivals and major drama awards.