Modern Drama (journal)

Modern Drama is a quarterly academic journal dedicated to the study of dramatic literature and theater of the late nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. It publishes scholarly essays that explore a wide range of topics, including dramatic texts, theatrical performance, theatre history, and critical theory as they relate to modern and contemporary drama.

Established in 1958, Modern Drama is published by the University of Toronto Press. The journal is peer-reviewed and aims to provide a forum for diverse perspectives and approaches to the study of modern drama from around the world. Submissions are welcome from scholars at all stages of their careers.

The journal regularly features special issues focusing on particular playwrights, theatrical movements, or critical themes. Modern Drama also includes book reviews of recent publications in the field. It is considered a leading publication in the field of theatre studies and dramatic literature. Its audience includes academics, students, theatre practitioners, and anyone interested in the study of modern and contemporary theatre.