"This dictionary offers a remarkably deep, broad view of theatrical history in the German-speaking countries.The book is intelligently laid out, and the printing is of good quality.Highly recommended. All levels." -- Choice Reviews ".a wealth of historical information.informative, straightforward, and effective." -- German Studies Review ".

a superb, well-written, interesting book." -- American Reference Books Annual "Arranged alphabetically, this reference contains hundreds of entries on significant playwrights, directors, actors, plays, places, and styles relating to German-language theater. A sampling of topics includes actor/director Friedrich Kayssler; Sturm und Drang (both the cultural movement and the play by that name); actress Barbara Sukowa; and the Wilhelmine period. Grange (theater and film, U. of Nebraska, Lincoln) provides an overview of German theater's development from the 14th century to the present in the introduction. Also included are a chronology and extensive bibliography." -- Reference and Research Book News.