Written by Edmond Rostand in 1897 based on Cyrano de Bergerac's life. Written in verse with twelve-syllable rhyming couplets. Introduced the word "panache" into English language
Travesti refers to opposite-sex performers in opera, play, or ballet. Term "travesti" means "disguised" in French. Term "en travesti" originated from French sources in mid-19th century
British mystery drama aired on ITV from 1989 to 2013. David Suchet stars as Hercule Poirot, based on Christie's novels. Show ran for 13 series with 70 episodes total. Each episode adapted from Christie's novels featuring Poirot
Vaudeville emerged in France at the end of the 19th century. Term "vodvil" likely derived from French "voix de ville" or 15th-century songs. Tony Pastor pioneered "polite" vaudeville in New York City in 1860s. B.F. Keith and E.F. Albee expanded vaudeville to US and Canada
Molière's Tartuffe premiered in 1664 at Versailles' grand fêtes. King Louis XIV suppressed the play due to religious concerns. The play is written in 1,962 lines of rhyming couplets
Wilde wrote play for John Hare in 1893, completed first act while staying in Goring-by-Sea. Play ran 111 performances at Haymarket Theatre in 1895. Wilde was arrested for indecency, production transferred to Criterion Theatre. Published in 1899 as "By the author of Lady Windermere's Fan"