Source: Kidswork. (2002). History of the Theater. http://knowitall.org/kidswork/theater/history/index.html.
This is an example of a traditional Kabuki performance.
Source: Sadler Wells Theatre. 6/13/2010. Kabuki Featuring Ebizo Ichikawa XI.
This video gives a brief overview of Commedia dell' arte, another type of theater.
Source: National Theatre Discover. (10/6/2011). Commedia Dell' Arte: A Historical Overview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqlfTG40RUI
This video is a clip of the popular Broadway musical "Wicked".
Source: Broadwaycom. (3/9/2011). Show Clip-Wicked-Popular-Original Cast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4rpG-dipYA
How do the descriptions and video examples of various types of theater differ? How are they alike?