"The scope of this book extends far beyond New York, recognizing as it does the vitality and the innovative contributions of resident theaters throughout the country. The invaluable survey of the season around the United States includes the American Theatre Critics Association's Steinberg New Play Award and Citations, plus a directory of more than 300 new play productions and readings at resident theaters everywhere." "As always this compendious book is illustrated with scores of photographs of productions in New York and around the United States."--BOOK JACKET.

"Essays and reference on the year in theater"--Cover.

"Founded by Burns Mantle"--Cover.

"The chronicle of United States theater since 1920"--Cover.

Includes index.

Volume includes essays on the selected plays, but not the text of the play.

Broadway and off Broadway / Jeffrey Eric Jenkins The best plays of 2003-2004 : essays Anna in the tropics by Nilo Cruz / Christine Dolen Caroline, or change by Tony Kushner & Jeanine Tesori / John Istel Frozen by Bryony Lavery / Anne Marie Welsh Intimate apparel by Lynn Nottage / Lenora Inez Brown Living out by Lisa Loomer / Charles Wright The long Christmas ride home by Paula Vogel / Tish Dace Omnium Gatherum by Theresa Rebeck & Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros / Chris Jones Small tragedy by Craig Lucas / Charles Isherwood The violet hour by Richard Greenberg / Michael Feingold Well by Lisa Kron / Michael Sommers

Plays produced in New York Plays produced on Broadway Plays produced off Broadway Cast replacements and touring companies The season off off Broadway / Mel Gussow Plays produced off off Broadway The season around the United States American Theatre Critics/Steinberg New Play Award and Citations Gem of the ocean by August Wilson / Christopher Rawson The love song of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Carson Kreitzer / Rick Pender A directory of new United States productions Facts and figures.