Encyclopedia of Performing Arts
| Language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Subject | Performing arts |
| Genre | Reference encyclopedia |
| Publisher | Casa Editrice Le Maschere; Unione Editoriale |
Publication date | 1954-1966 |
| Publication place | Italy |
| Media type | Hardcover; 9 original volumes; 2 supplementary; Index-Directory |
The Encyclopedia of Performing Arts (Italian: Enciclopedia dello Spettacolo; sometimes cited as Enciclopedio dello Spettacolo) was an Italian language specialty encyclopedia of performing arts, published between 1954 and 1965. Its first editor was the Italian theatre critic and journalist, Silvio D'Amico. Considered to be the most comprehensive international performing arts encyclopedia, it is included in the reference section of many libraries.