Nickelodeon
the first movie theaters were called nickelodeons
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What is Amateur Night at the Apollo?
Harlem's Apollo Theater Amateur Night helped launch the careers of many R&B stars.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
William Shakespeare wrote about 37 to 39 plays, depending on how collaborations are counted, along with 154 sonnets.
How did the original Globe Theatre burn down?
The original Globe Theatre burned down in 1613 when a cannon fired during a performance of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" set the thatched roof on fire.
Who is the most performed playwright?
Shakespeare is the most performed playwright in the world.
What is the longest-running play?
Agatha Christie's play "The Mousetrap" has run continuously in London since 1952, making it the longest-running play in history.
Did the Greeks invent theater?
The ancient Greeks created tragedy and comedy as forms of theater.