Internet Broadway Database facts for kids
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Type of site
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Theatrical database |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | The Broadway League |
| Launched | 20 November 2000 |
| Current status | Active |
The Internet Broadway Database (IBDB) is a huge online collection of information about Broadway theatre shows and the people who work on them. Think of it like a giant digital library just for Broadway! It was first thought up by Karen Hauser in 1996. Today, it's run by a group called The Broadway League, which helps support theatre in North America.
History of IBDB
The Internet Broadway Database was created by Karen Hauser. She was the research director for The Broadway League. The database first launched in 1996 or 2001. Before this, she worked as the League's media director.
What IBDB Offers
This database is a complete history of Broadway theatre. It has records of shows from the 1700s until today. You can find out who was in the cast on opening night. It also lists the creative team, like directors and writers.
IBDB shares song lists from musicals. It also shows which awards a production won. You can find many other interesting facts about every Broadway show.
Cool Features
The IBDB website has many helpful features:
- It has a large collection of photos. These photos are from past and present Broadway shows.
- You can see headshots (pictures) of actors and crew.
- It links to cast recordings on music sites.
- You can find information about how much money shows made.
- It also shows how many people attended the performances.
IBDB's Purpose
The main goal of IBDB is to be easy to use. It's a searchable database for many different people. This includes members of The Broadway League. It also helps journalists, researchers, and Broadway fans.
Recently, IBDB added information about Broadway Touring shows. These are shows that travel and play in theatres across the country. This makes it easier to keep track of them. Michael Abourizk from The Broadway League manages the database today.
See also
- In Spanish: Internet Broadway Database para niños
