vaudeville theatre
Definition
Noun: 1. A theater in which vaudeville is staged: A specific type of theater building or venue designed for, or primarily used for, the performance of vaudeville shows. Vaudeville was a popular genre of variety entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a series of unrelated acts such as musicians, comedians, magicians, and animal acts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old vaudeville theatre on Main Street has been converted into a cinema.
- My grandfather performed as a comedian in a famous vaudeville theatre in New York.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used historically to refer to venues that were active during the peak of vaudeville's popularity.
- It can also refer to a theater's architectural style or intended original purpose, even if it is no longer used for vaudeville performances.
Variants and Related Words
- Vaudeville house (n): A direct synonym for "vaudeville theatre."
- Music hall (n): A similar type of venue for variety entertainment, more common in British English.
- Variety theater (n): A broader term for a theater staging variety shows, which includes vaudeville.
Synonyms
- Vaudeville house
- Variety theater
- Music hall (primarily British)
Related Phrases
- To play the vaudeville circuit: To perform in a series of different vaudeville theatres as part of a touring schedule.
- Early in his career, the singer played the vaudeville circuit across the Midwest.
Noun
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a theater in which vaudeville is staged
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