vaudeville



The term vaudeville was a name for a type of inexpensive variety show. First appearing in the 1870s the shows were more appealing to men, but the shows soon became more welcoming to families and a bigger audience. Vaudeville usually consisted of comic sketches, song & dance routines, and magic acts.

Information provided by: America Pathways to the Present pg. 327 Picture provided by: http://www.darkartsmedia.com/vaudeville.jpg