News Summary

• Before radio, television, and the internet, Americans packed theaters to see comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, magicians, animal acts, and just about anything else that could hold an audience’s attention.
• For decades, this fast-moving form of entertainment was one of the biggest businesses in the country.
• It created stars, shaped popular culture, and served as a training ground for many of the performers who would later dominate Hollywood.
• Learn more about the rise and fall of Vaudeville on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.