vaudeville tradition

Vaudeville was a popular entertainment style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a variety of acts like comedy, music, dance, comedy sketches, magic, and specialty performances. It was a theatrical genre designed to entertain diverse audiences with a fast-paced sequence of different acts, often performed in theaters across North America. Vaudeville emphasized variety and novelty, providing a platform for performers of many talents and backgrounds. It served as a significant precursor to modern variety shows, comedy routines, and early film entertainment, influencing popular culture and entertainment formats that persist today.