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Vaudeville Theatre

Definition: Vaudeville theatre refers to a type of variety entertainment popular in the United States and Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It included a series of loosely connected performances such as comedy acts, acrobatics, singing, dancing, magic shows, and short plays.

Senses and Usages:

1. Entertainment Venue: A theater or venue where vaudeville shows were performed regularly, providing a platform for a diverse range of acts.
• Example Sentence: The vaudeville theatre in downtown New York showcased the best variety acts of the time, drawing large crowds every night.
2. Variety Acts: The individual performances or acts that were part of the vaudeville show, each featuring a different entertainer or group of performers.
• Example Sentence: The talented magician amazed the audience with his tricks during his vaudeville theatre act.

Possible related products on Amazon:

• Books on Vaudeville Theatre History
• DVDs of Vaudeville Theatre Performances