Burlesque: History and Key Facts
A burlesque (English pronunciation: /bɜːrˈlɛsk/ ; French pronunciation: [byʁlɛsk] ) is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of seri
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British-Jewish theatre: History and Key Facts
Jews have long been involved in British theatre and have massively influenced it as a result.
Abyssinia (1906 musical): History and Key Facts
Abyssinia is a musical in one act with music by Will Marion Cook and Bert Williams, and both book and lyrics by Jesse A.
Catholic Church and theatre: History and Key Facts
Many bishops, priests and monks strongly condemned theatrical amusements or even declared the actors to be "instruments of Satan", "a curse to the Church", and "beguiling unstable souls".
Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Bobo in A Raisin in the Sun: Museum Object and Cultural History
Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Bobo in A Raisin in the Sun: Date: 1983-1986. Created by: Judy Dearing, American, 1940 - 1995. Subject of: Lorraine Hansberry, American, 1930 - 1965.
Ring for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields: Museum Object and Cultural History
Ring for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields: Date: 1982. Created by: Unidentified. Worn by: André De Shields, American, born 1946.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Museum Object and Cultural History
Jesus Christ Superstar: release date: 1970. manufacturer: Decca. Object Name: sound recording.
The Addams Family (musical): History and Key Facts
The Addams Family is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.
History of theatre in Cologne: History and Key Facts
The history of the theatre in Cologne, Germany, has its roots in the Middle Ages.
Adele (musical): History and Key Facts
Adele is a musical in three acts with book, music and lyrics by Adolf Philipp.
Adonis (musical): History and Key Facts
Adonis is a musical burlesque in two acts with both book and lyrics by William Gill that is a spoof of the Pygmalion myth.
Cuban musical theatre: History and Key Facts
Cuban musical theatre has its own distinctive style and history.
Afgar: History and Key Facts
Afgar, or the Andalusian Leisure is a musical with lyrics by Douglas Furber, music by Charles Cuvillier and a book by Fred Thompson and Worton David.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (musical): History and Key Facts
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a musical comedy based on the 1876 novel by Mark Twain conceived and written by Ken Ludwig, with music and lyrics by Don Schlitz.
The Darfsteller: History and Key Facts
"The Darfsteller" is a 1955 science fiction novelette by American writer Walter M.
Charles Deburau: History and Key Facts
Jean-Charles Deburau (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʃaʁl dəbyʁo]; 15 February 1829 – 19 December 1873) was an important French mime, the son and successor of the legendary Jean-Gaspard Deburau, who
Gordon Dahlquist: Biography and Background
Gordon Dahlquist is an American playwright and novelist.
Danijela Popović: Biography and Background
Danijela Popović (Belgrade) is a Serbian-American Actor, composer, pianist, educator, and playwright.
The Lockers: History and Key Facts
The Lockers (originally named The Campbell Lockers) was a dance group formed by Toni Basil and Don "Campbellock" Campbell in 1971.
Mexcaltitán Ballet: History and Key Facts
The Mexcaltitán Ballet (native name Ballet Mexcaltitan, Danza y Arte de México) was founded in 1989 by choreographer Sergio Eugenio García Pérez and is based in the western state of Nayarit in Me
Aida (musical): History and Key Facts
Aida (also known as Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida) is a musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang.
Christopher Dimond: Biography and Background
Christopher Dimond is an American playwright, librettist, and lyricist currently living in New York City.
National Ballet of Rwanda: History and Key Facts
The National Ballet of Rwanda (French: Ballet national du Rwanda), also known as the Urukerereza National Ballet (Ballet national Urukerereza), is a Rwandan dance company.
Ain't Misbehavin' (musical): History and Key Facts
Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr., and music by various composers and lyricists as arranged and orchestrated by Luther Henderson.
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death: History and Key Facts
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death (Tunes from Blackness) is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Melvin Van Peebles.
Development of musical theatre: History and Key Facts
Development of musical theatre refers to the historical development of theatrical performance combined with music that culminated in the integrated form of modern musical theatre that combines so
Stephen Dolginoff: Biography and Background
Stephen Dolginoff is an American playwright and composer.
Les Percussions de Guinée: History and Key Facts
Les Percussions de Guinée was founded in 1987 by the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Republic of Guinea with the meeting between seven nationals drummers and the French artis
Aladdin (2011 musical): History and Key Facts
Aladdin is a stage musical based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios 1992 film of the same name, with a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Begu
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Printing plate of Mildred Smith and Alfred Drake in Beggar's Holiday: Museum Object and Cultural History
Printing plate of Mildred Smith and Alfred Drake in Beggar's Holiday: Date: 1947. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Mildred Smith.
Photograph of Etta Moten Barnett at Africa exhibit at The Field Museum: Museum Object and Cultural History
Photograph of Etta Moten Barnett at Africa exhibit at The Field Museum: Date: April 1974. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Etta Moten Barnett, American, 1901 - 2004.
Cloche hat belonging to Etta Moten Barnett: Museum Object and Cultural History
Cloche hat belonging to Etta Moten Barnett: Date: 1950-1980. Designed by: Frank M. Benson, American. Owned by: Etta Moten Barnett, American, 1901 - 2004.
Who Do You Love I Hope; There's No Business Like Show Business: Museum Object and Cultural History
Who Do You Love I Hope; There's No Business Like Show Business: recording date: 1946. recording artist: Merman, Ethel. manufacturer: Decca.
The Rose of Algeria: History and Key Facts
The Rose of Algeria is a musical in two acts with music by Victor Herbert and both book and lyrics by Glen McDonough.
Droll: History and Key Facts
A droll is a short comical sketch of a type that originated during the Puritan Interregnum in England.
Mary Gallagher: Biography and Background
Mary Gallagher is an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, actress, director and teacher.
UP Pep Squad: History and Key Facts
The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Squad, more popularly known as the UP Pep Squad or simply UP Pep, was formed in 1994.