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Ancient Roman Theatre occurred in 753BC–AD476. During this era, theatrical performances took the role as a central part of Roman life where they acted as commentaries on society.

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Women of Trachis or The Trachiniae c. 450–425 BC, is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles

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Morality plays gained popularity in the 14 and 15 hundreds. They used visual stories to teach a moral message, and had a large focus on Christian teachings.

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Kabuki theatre originated in Japan in the 1600's and continues to be seen today. This style of theatre features elaborate costumes and makeup, and the themes focus on historical events and morality.

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Elizabethan Theatre refers to the theatre that took place during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Some of the most notable theatrical performances of this time are those written by William Shakespeare. These plays were typically non-religious which made them differ from the morality plays they succeeded.

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William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwright who lived from 1564 - 1616. His plays are still read to this day, some of the most popular include Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.

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Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare (1595) about the romance between two young people from feuding families. Romeo and Juliet is arguably one of the most well known tragedies of all time.

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Restoration theatre took place from 1660 - 1714. These emerged after stage performances were banned after the English Civil war. This type of theatre was known for being bold and witty, and audiences of all classes came to enjoy the shows.

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The Fair at Bezons by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater ca. 1773, was a stage play during the 18th century.

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The Walnut Street Theatre was founded in 1809 and is considered the oldest theatre in the United States and the oldest continuously operating theatre in the English-speaking world.

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Margaret Fleming is an 1890 play by James A. Herne.

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Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. He is regarded today as one of the founders of modernism in theatre, and as "the father of realism". He lived from 1828 - 1906.

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Naturalism theatre originated in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This type of theatre attempted to create an illusion of reality through dramatic and theatrical strategies. These plays focused on being as realistic and natural as possible.

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Vaudeville was a lighthearted form of theatre that was popular from the 18-1900's. This type of theatre was known for being over the top and could feature animal acts, magic, singing and dancing.

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Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright who lived from 1854 - 1900. He became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s

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Bertolt Brecht is credited with developing the concept for Epic Theatre (early to mid 1900's) where plays are meant to make the audience feel alienated. They forced audiences to think critically about concepts of money, power, and ethics.

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The Harlem Renaissance was a revival of African American culture and arts in the 1920's and 30's. At this time many Black Americans had a migration from the south to more urban areas such as Harlem, New York where the movement was born.

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Lorraine Hansberry (1930 - 1965) was the first black woman to have a play produced on Broadway. One of her most notable plays is A Raisin in the Sun.

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The Theatre of the Absurd came about after WW2 and featured plays of absurdist fiction written by numerous European playwrights in the late 1950's

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Grease is an American musical about high schoolers and features music in the rock ‘n roll style of the 1950s. The play was first performed on Broadway in 1972.