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472 BCE
The Persians
The Persians is the first known play and the oldest surviving Greek play. -
Apr 23, 1564
The birth of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's language is a cornerstone of modern acting and performance. His eloquent prose and poetry challenged actors to convey complex emotions and ideas, fostering a level of depth and complexity that remains relevant today. -
Macbeth Debuts
With the debuting of Macbeth came the beginning of the Macbeth curse. This was the belief that mentioning the name Macbeth would cause terrible things to happen to the person who mentioned it on stage. This started because of the tragic death of Lady Macbeth on the opening night of Macbeth. It is believed this happened because a coven of witches cursed the play after Shakespeare used real incantations. -
The Phantom of the Opera Debuts
Phantom of the Opera teaches us a lot about opera, from its societal role then and now to its variety of singing voices and some of the most famous real-life operas. -
Wicked Debuts
Wicked was used to touch on the topics of authoritarianism, racism, fascism, elitism, and form over function. -
Hamilton Debuts
Hamilton disproved the Macbeth curse that plagued the theater community for many years