Searching for theatre criticism or play reviews requires searching through the Fulton Library's article databases. For best results, limit your search to a specific play, playwright, director, or actor.
Note: The newspaper databases below are a good choice to find reviews of plays and national theatrical productions.
Non-peer reviewed. Full-text content. Videos.
Drama Online includes plays from new writers and the most iconic names in playwriting history. Provides contextual and critical background through scholarly works and practical guides.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This multidisciplinary database includes subjects like literature, history, art, sociology, psychology, mathematics, communication, and science. Contains ebooks, articles, and journals.
Partially peer reviewed. No full-text content.
This database focuses on the English language and literature. Provides access to articles in linguistics, literary criticism, folklore, and related topics.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Encompasses the fields of dance, theater, film, opera, stagecraft, theater and dance criticism, choreography, and related topics. Includes journals and abstracts. *Licensing permits 25 simultaneous users.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Covers the humanities and social sciences, such as literature, theater, art, psychology, business, film studies, and more. Includes access to journals, books, and more.
Non-peer reviewed. Videos. Music streaming.
This multidisciplinary collection specializes in music and performing arts content. Presents audio, reference, videos, and scores.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
This collection encompasses specialist subject areas that are not found in general databases, including art, design, architecture, humanities, film/screen studies, music, and performing arts. Contains journal titles and indexes in these fields.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Explores humanities subjects, including art, architecture, history, philosophy, music, literature, and theater. Offers journal articles and more.
Non-peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Search national and regional newspapers from the U.S. and other countries. Includes The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, The Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News, and more.
If you can't access the full text of an article using any of the resources on this page, use Interlibrary Loan to request the article. We'll locate another library that has the article and get you a PDF copy for free; this typically takes 2-3 business days. UVU students and employees should never pay for articles—the library has you covered!