Encyclopedia of Performing Arts

Enciclopedia dello Spettacolo
LanguageItalian
SubjectPerforming arts
GenreReference encyclopedia
PublisherCasa Editrice Le Maschere;
Unione Editoriale
Publication date
1954-1966
Publication placeItaly
Media typeHardcover;
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.