100 Greatest American Plays is the first book on the 100 greatest American, non-musical plays. Arranged alphabetically, each entry includes not only the plot but the production history, a summary of the critical reaction, commentary of the literary aspects of the drama, its influence and long-range effects, cast lists of notable stage and film versions, and a biography of the playwright. This resource also includes a chronological listing of the plays, a listing of the included playwrights, and a listing of notable theatre awards.