History of Vaudeville and Burlesque
In what country did Vaudeville first gain popularity?
United States
Who were considered the worst vaudeville act for their off-key singing and poor performances?
The Cherry Sisters
What was the name of the famous theater circuit associated with Vaudeville?
The Orpheum Circuit
What type of modern-day entertainment show can be traced back to the format of Vaudeville?
Variety shows or talent shows
What was the primary difference between Vaudeville and Burlesque in terms of content?
Vaudeville was family-friendly and included a variety of acts, while Burlesque was more satirical and often risque.
Which silent film legend started performing in his family’s vaudeville comedy act at the age of three, where he learned the physical comedy techniques that made him famous?
Buster Keaton
Which New York City theater was considered the “center” of Vaudeville entertainment in the early 20th century?
Palace Theatre
Name one popular 20th-century TV host who started their career in Vaudeville.
Ed Sullivan
Which type of entertainment was a major factor in the decline of Vaudeville?
Movies and radio
Who was the famous vaudeville female impersonator that had a Broadway theater named after him and became a symbol of cross-dressing in performance?
Julian Eltinge
How did Vaudeville contribute to the rise of mass entertainment in the U.S?
It introduced variety shows that catered to diverse audiences and influenced modern television formats.
Which famous Vaudeville act is credited with significantly influencing the development of slapstick comedy in early Hollywood films?
The Marx Brothers
in what century did burlesque first emerge as a theatrical art form
19th century
Who was known for entertaining troops during World War I
Elsie Janis
What role did Burlesque play in pushing boundaries of acceptable social norms in entertainment?
Burlesque used satire and risqué performances to challenge conventional ideas of morality, gender roles, and politics.
How did performers like Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey use Vaudeville to bring African American music and culture into the mainstream, influencing future generations of artists?
Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey used Vaudeville as a platform to showcase blues and jazz music.