Theater

Broadway Theatre

Broadway Theatre, also known as simply Broadway, is a theatrical genre that encompasses professional stage performances held in 41 theaters with at least 500 seats, located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Broadway and London's West E...

Richard Schechner: Performance Studies Pioneer

Richard Schechner, a renowned figure in performance studies, has dedicated his life to exploring the intersection of theater, anthropology, and ritual. As the founding editor of TDR: The Drama Review and a professor at New York University, he has played a pivotal ro...

Epic Theatre: A Movement of Political and Social Commentary

Epic theatre, emerging in the early to mid-20th century, sought to address contemporary social and political issues through its form and techniques. Coined by Erwin Piscator, it emphasized the audience's perspective and critical engagement with the work...

Theater's History and Development

Theater has evolved through various cultures and periods, with performances present in most societies. While performing arts and theater are usually distinguished, ritualistic origins have influenced early theater.

Ancient Greece

Greek theater, par...

Elizabeth Perkins: American Actress and Emmy Nominee

Elizabeth Perkins is an American actress best known for her roles in the films "About Last Night" (1986), "Big" (1988), and "The Flintstones" (1994). In addition to her film career, she has also had notable success in television, most notably for her role as Celia Hodes in t...

Home Cinema: A Recreation of the Movie Theater Experience

Home cinema, also known as home theater or theater room, is an audio-visual system designed to replicate the movie theater experience at home. It typically consists of a large-screen display (e.g., HDTV or video projector), a multi-channel sound system (e...

Theatre: An Art of Live Performance

Theatre is a collaborative art form that involves actors, performers, and a live audience in a shared experience through live performance. The elements of art, such as scenery, lighting, and music, are used to enhance the impact of the performance.

History

Classical a...