@article{article_1753653, title={TRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES THROUGH CRISIS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19}, journal={PressAcademia Procedia}, volume={21}, pages={70–74}, year={2025}, DOI={10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.1995}, author={Evci, Dilsad and Çebi, Ferhan}, keywords={Digital transformation, performing arts, Covid-19, theatre, bibliometric analysis}, abstract={Purpose- The purpose of this study is to map and analyze the evolving scholarly discourse on how the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed digital transformation in the performing arts sector—particularly theatre—by using bibliometric methods to identify key research clusters, trends, and gaps in the literature. Methodology- The study employs a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database to identify and map thematic patterns and research trends on the digital transformation of the performing arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings- The analysis reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation in the performing arts, revealing six thematic research clusters focused on education, audience engagement, creative labor, community, digital theatre, and emerging technologies. Conclusion- Based upon the findings, it may be concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for lasting digital transformation in the performing arts, prompting innovation across educational, artistic, technological, and organizational domains.}, number={1}, publisher={Suat TEKER}