Brothels
Apart from the religious fanatics, most people loved the theatre.
Entertainment was essential to daily life in Ancient Rome. As noted by Juvenal, it seemed that all Romans were interested in was "bread and circuses." And with theaters, amphitheaters, circuses, and public baths galore, the Romans never seemed to get bored.
The Colosseum, the hippodrome Circus Maximus (and 3 others), theatres, public baths, etc. Gladiator fights are the most well-known entertainment of ancient Rome today. But, in ancient Rome, the city, the hippodrome Circus Maximus seated 250,000 people. There were also 3 smaller hippodromes. These had mostly chariot racing. Now, the Colosseum, which had the gladiator fights, seated 50,000 people. So, chariot racing must have been the most popular entertainment then.
Verdi composed not for the the Italian elite, but for a mass public who's main entertainment was opera.
Opera became public entertainment in the early 17th century, with the first public opera house opening in Venice in 1637. This marked a significant shift from private performances for aristocracy to accessible shows for the general public, contributing to opera's popularity across Europe.
Ballroom Dancing
The Colosseum became popular after it's construction because it was used as a giant theater where large public entertainment was held. Such entertainment were bloody gladiatorial battles and other bloody sports like public executions.
Public execution, flogging, and the like.
The two playhouses in which Shakespeare owned shares as the Globe (public) and Blackfriars (private).
Gladiators were needed for Public Entertainment.
An entertainment company is a firm that offers different forms of entertainment as their core business. Such companies are hired for both private and public events.
reflects the most popular view of the people
One possibility is Public Relations (PR), of which there is a lot of in the entertainment business.
To provide information and entertainment to the public.
sports events
The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.The Colosseum was used for entertainment purposes. In addition to the gladiatorial combats and public executions, various pageants and ceremonies were held there.
News broadcasts influenced the way the public experienced current affairs during the 1930's. Radio was a popular form of entertainment for families during the 1930's.