[ABSTRACTING & INDEXING DATABASE](/products/research-databases)# Play Index This unique database indexes classic and historical plays, along with the works of contemporary playwrights. Play Index covers new editions and translations, and includes descriptive annotations to summarize the plot and indicate musical requirements. Content Includes: 42,200 indexed plays 900 indexed monologues Coverage Dates: 1949-Present Update Frequency: Weekly [ Request pricing ]() [ Request trial ]() ### Comprehensive Coverage Play Index contains records for thousands of plays published individually or in collections dating from 1949 to present. It's updated on a weekly basis to incorporate new content. The index includes monologues from many distinguished playwrights, including Aeschylus, William Shakespeare, Moliere, Anton Checkhov, Tennessee Williams and many more. ## Customers also bought: [ ![music index with full text web thumbnail image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/music-index-with-full-text-web-thumbnail-image-300.jpg) Music Index with Full Text ](/products/research-databases/music-index-full-text) [ ![international bibliography of theatre dance with full text web thumbnail image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/international-bibliography-of-theatre-dance-with-full-text-web-thumbnail-image-300.jpg) International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text ](/products/research-databases/international-bibliography-theatre-dance-full-text) [ ![mla international bibliography with full text web thumbnail image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/mla-international-bibliography-with-full-text-web-thumbnail-image-300.jpg) MLA International Bibliography with Full Text ](/products/research-databases/mla-international-bibliography-full-text) Browse by industry: [Academic Libraries](/academic-libraries) Browse by subject: [Music & Performing Arts](/academic-libraries/subjects/music-performing-arts)