From the earliest days of colonial drama to the modern era of Broadway blockbusters, the American stage has been a vibrant and ever-changing cultural institution. In 'A History of the Theatre in America from Its Beginnings to the Present Time', Arthur Hornblow offers a comprehensive survey of the people, productions, and trends that have shaped this enduring art form. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.