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534
Greek Theatre
Greek Theatre first originated in Greece, and the first Theatre was called 'Western Theatre', Greece. It did change overtime as the performances were first mostly about their Gods, but then they done performances purely for entertainment. -
Period: 534 to
Musicals
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Ballad Opera
It started up in England, and it consists of popular tunes, folk songs, and dialogue, plus they are all about women, which is ironic because during the time this started up, men were much more important, and this came in being all about women. -
Music Halls
They originated in London, in The New Style Saloon Bar. One of the most famous Music Halls is in the Canterbury's which is situated in West Minister. This has changed a lot as people are treated equally nowadays, as before people were told where to sit depending on what their status was. Also the performances are more versatile. -
Burlesque
This started in Ameirca, and became popular around the world in the early 1900's. It is a show where women only take part and the target audience are men, as it is very provocative. The show was often presented in cabarets and clubs, as well as music halls and theatres -
Vaudeville
This was known as 'Polite' Vaudeville. At the end of the 19th Century this light hearted form of dancing and acting was adapted at the stage in France, England and America, and it was most popular in those three countries. -
Golden Age
This period was known as 'Golden Age', due to lots of hit musicals being produced at that time. Well known musicals like: 'Annie get your gun' and 'Oklahoma', were produced then. There was also the most amount of money spent on making the musicals during that time. -
Post 2000
These are musicals that were made after 2000. Most of these musicals that were produced were based off of successful films e.g. The Lion King, Shrek, Hairspray etc. Also, many of these musicals were all very successful and made history, and are still running in theatres to this day.
