Watch the past unfold on Changing Stages at www.pbs.org/wnet/changingstages . This site provides a view of the theater in the 20th century, from the theater's roots in Shakespeare to the emergence of Ireland's national theater. Then America stands in the spotlight as a leader in the dramatic arts. The site includes pop-up biographies of many of the greatest playwrights of all time, including Tennessee Williams, Lorraine Hansberry and Arthur Miller. All the world's a stage, and Changing Stages has front-row seats.

Dance your way onto Broadway: The American Musical with sensational performers such as Julie Andrews and Gene Kelley at www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway . An interactive timeline, 100 Years of Musical Theater, follows the life of Broadway from 1904 to 2004. You can introduce yourself to the choreographers, directors, composers and visual designers that have created such memorable musicals as "Oklahoma!" and "The Lion King." If you've seen a musical, share your memories at Broadway Stories. Your comments may even make an appearance on the site.

ArtsAlive.ca at www.artsalive.ca/site_en.html explores the exciting world of performing arts. Hum along with the music while you discover the parts of an orchestra in the Instrument Lab. In the English Theatre, you'll learn about playwrights, directors, actors and design and production. The French Theatre allows you to follow the major periods of theater history and meet notable playwrights such as Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen and Samuel Beckett. Your brain will dance to a fine tune after visiting this site.

Fred and Ginger invite you to Dance Online at www.dance-kids.org . In Dance Stories, read Nina's First Exam, Nina's First Show and Nina's First Dance Class. Then, become a Dance Detective and solve mysteries based on Nina's stories. Take a Lucky Dip to find information about the Cha Cha Cha or the Foxtrot. The Dance Gallery is full of pictures. You can add groovy effects to existing pictures or turn a picture into wallpaper. To check out the latest Dance-Kids news, visit the Notice Board. You'll boogie your way through this site.

Try your hand at shadow puppetry when you visit the Kennedy Center? Playing With Shadows, http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/shadowpuppets/artsedge.html . Shadow puppets can be any number of things. From horses and bears to villains, the options are endless. Behind The Scenes will help you discover the importance of lighting and special screens. Then create your own show where you get to be the mastermind behind the art! Before you go, meet the masters behind the magic for a dose of creative genius.