THTR 3011 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ziegfeld Follies, Making Money, Yankee Doodle
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What prohibited the marriage between steve and julie in showboat. 1920s- great depression was in full swing and vaudeville was a distraction from the misery of the world. Entertained low-class immigrants in new york so people had to be entertained without the use of language. Origins: started in new york"s bowery district, unsavory, entertainment for immigrants. Circuit- the route a vaudeville performer travels that they try to make the most money. If you weren"t successful in the first couple shown in the circuit, your circuit would leave you behind. Star vehicles- basically the headliner, everyone would warm the crowd up for them. someone who was very famous in the performance. Everyone travels with a star vehicle because they attract a crowd. Picking up a chair with your teeth. Burlesque origins: started as satire making fun of moments in european history, often included popular songs that were making fun of current events. Started off poorly, it wasn"t making money.
