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Vaudeville
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varieté, kleinkunst
a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s
What is "vaudeville"?
Vaudeville is a style of variety theater that was popular from the late 19th to the early 20th century. It features a series of unrelated acts performed one after another, including comedy sketches, musical performances, dance routines, and specialty acts such as magic tricks or acrobatics. Each act is typically short and designed to entertain with a mix of humor, music, and visual effects. Vaudeville was known for its diverse and family-friendly content, making it a popular form of entertainment for audiences seeking a range of performances in a single show.
Example
The vaudeville show opened with a lively musical number, followed by a series of comedy skits performed by a troupe of traveling actors.
De varieté,kleinkunstshow begon met een levendig muzikaal nummer, gevolgd door een serie komische sketches uitgevoerd door een troupe reizende acteurs.
Vaudeville theaters were known for their eclectic lineup of performers, ranging from singers and dancers to jugglers and ventriloquists.
Varietétheaters stonden bekend om hun eclectische lineup van artiesten, variërend van zangers en dansers tot jongleurs en ventriloquisten.
