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"Caste"
William Robertson introduces "Caste." His work was described as revolutionary, specifically in regard to this play. "Caste" explores social movement and marriage across social classes, during this time societal norms were much different, as a result his play saw much attention. -
"A Doll's House"
Henrik Ibsen produces one of the most famous plays of all time, "A Doll's House." By the twentieth century this was one of the world's most performed plays, and was made famous for its message aimed towards societal roles. Thus the play is still relevant even today and is easily one of the most impactful of all time. -
Stage Society
The Stage Society was formed to hold private showings. The members of this Theater club were frustrated with commercial plays and wanted something different. -
The Colonial Theater
The opening of the Colonial Theater in Boston was one of the biggest, casting over 300 people and eight horses, crowds were lined down the streets for a showing of "Ben-Hur." The play employed 500 people, and drew in a full house. Notably, Winston Churchill was present. 1900 marks the opening of one of the most famous theaters. -
No Flirting!
In 1912 actress Ina Claire creates a pledge and has sixty chorus girls sign it. The pledge says that there will be no flirting allowed with men in the audience before or after the show. This makes for an interesting detail during the 1900s. -
"Beyond the Horizon"
Playwright Eugene O'Neill produces what is commonly referred to as the first Native American tragedy. -
Eugene O'Neill
O'Neill is awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his exceptional work in tragedy. His work is worthy of emulation. -
"I'd Rather be Right"
The first portrayal of a President of the United States on stage. Actor George M. Cohan played the role. -
"Oklahoma!"
One of the most famous musicals of all time most notable for harsh production conditions and a tight time frame for production. -
"A Street Car Named Desire"
Tennessee Williams won his first Pulitzer prize for his development of "A Street Car Named Desire." Williams if often regarded as one of the best playwrights of the 20th century.