This collection offers a comprehensive look at New York stage productions from 1931 to 1950 through the eyes of contemporary critics. It compiles original reviews, presented in their entirety, providing direct insight into the theatrical landscape of the era. The work is structured to facilitate research, with each volume containing a name index and an index by critics, culminating in a cumulative index in the final volume for ease of access to all covered productions.

This compilation serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of early to mid-twentieth-century American theater. The inclusion of full, original reviews offers an unvarnished perspective on the productions as they were experienced and critiqued at the time. Its meticulous indexing across multiple volumes ensures that researchers can efficiently locate specific plays, playwrights, or critical viewpoints. The work is positioned as an essential reference for understanding the historical development of New York's theatrical scene.