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The Passing Show of 1914

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It was a musical revenue, produced by the influential Shubert Brothers and helped shape early 20th century American entertainment

The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

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Focuses on an aristocratic family losing their estate, premiered in 1904, reflecting social change in Russia. There are features of complex, relatable characters.

Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

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Oedipus discovers he fulfilled a prophesy by killing his father and marrying his mother. Written around 429 BCE and features Oedipus as a tragic hero with a noble but flawed character.

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

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It is a witty play about two friends who create alter egos to escape their responsibilities, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings. It was first performed on February 14th, 1895.

The Elizabethan Era

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1558-1603 named after Queen Elizabeth was known for its flourishing arts, literature, and exploration.

Naturalistic Plays

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Aim to create a realistic portrayal of everyday life on stage. They emerged in the late 19th century, focusing on accurate depictions of real-life situations

Epic Theatre

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Developed by German playwright Bertolt Brecht in the early mid-20th century, aimed to provoke rational thought and encourage social change.

Theatre of the absurd

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1950s-1960s movement that characterized by plays that depict the human condition as essentially meaningless and illogical.

Contemporary Theatre

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20th century modernism, introduced experimental techniques and challenged traditional forms, with notable figures like Bertolt Brecht and Samuel Beckett.

William Shakespeares Death

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April 23, 1616

Restoration Theatre

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17th century, marked the by reopening of theatres in England after the Puritan ban with a focus on witty comedies of manners by playwrights like William Congreve and Aphra Behn

Anton Chekhov

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Died July 15, 1904 he was a Russian playwright and short story writer.

Globe Theatre

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Associated with William Shakespeare, it was built in 1599 but was destroyed in a fire in 1613 during a performance of "Henry Vlll" when a theatrical cannon misfired and set the thatched roof ablaze.

Romanticism

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19th century emphasized emotion and individualism, with works by Victor Hugo and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Teatro di San Carlo

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Opened in 1737, Naples Italy it is the oldest opera house in the world

Hamilton

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Premiered Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in New York on February 17, 2015. It is a musical that tells a story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Tony Kushner

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Wrote "Angels in America", her is a contemporary playwright

Postmodernism

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Blended styles and broke down boundaries between genres, with an emphasis on deconstruction and pastiche

Bertolt Brecht

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Born on February 10, 1898, known for developing the epic theatre style, which aimed to provoke rational thought and social change through its performances

Hamlet

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One of the most popular tragedies in literature, written 1599-1601.