10 Interesting Fact About Vaudeville

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• Vaudeville is a type of stage show that was popular in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period.
• Vaudeville performances usually consist of various types of entertainment such as dance, music, comedy, and magic.
• The name Vaudeville is taken from the word French which means a small city.
• Vaudeville performances often combine elements of various cultures, such as Chinese, Europe and Malay.
• Some famous Vaudeville stars in Indonesia include Oetari Soekarno, RD Mochtar, and Netty Herawati.
• Vaudeville performances began to decline in their popularity after Indonesia's independence, because more modern entertainment varies have emerged.
• However, some theater groups and artists still maintain the Vaudeville tradition to this day.
• Some important elements in the Vaudeville show are striking costumes, thick make-ups, and typical speech accents.
• Vaudeville is often considered a form of people's entertainment, because the tickets are affordable and the performance can be accessed by all groups.
• Although it is no longer popular, Vaudeville is still considered an important part of the history of performing arts in Indonesia.