Within this essay I will compare and contrast the changes that have occurred between the Elizabethan theater and the theater of today's society, particularly drawing attention to the American theater and about its first existence. I will provide specific examples, such as “Tis Pity She's A Whore,” a play by John Ford, regarding Elizabethan theater versus Broadway plays, and how particular playwrights, such as Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, helped ground the movement that is the American theater. Within both theater movements I will show how they reflect the society and culture from which they arose. The birth of Elizabethan theater occurred when a group of itinerant actors moved from one city to another, however the travel was limited and required a licence; since actors could not travel, English nobles were granted license to form acting companies. This is where the Elizabethan actors became evident. These traveling troupes of actors would have had no choice but to perform before audiences in inn courtyards; there was never a permanent venue, so temporary stages were set up and moved from place to place. It was not until 1576 that the first theater was built by entrepreneur James Burbage, who noticed the growth in popularity of plays. The Burbage family also ran the Lord Chamberlain's Men, who used it from 1594 to 1596. The other major theater company of the time was The Admiral's Men, led by Philip Henslowe and initially directed by the actor Edward Alleyn. towards the end of the 18th century, the first play was performed by a fully professional theater company in September 1752, the play was performed...... middle of paper ......people came from all over the world see, as such, maintains its status as a top priority when it comes to the entertainment industry of today's generation. Much of the work we see now on Broadway is original, created by American playwrights and directors; yet we must not forget the origins of its existence. The Elizabethan theater created a path for America to create a theatrical land with strong cash receipts. To some extent I agree with what is shown on Broadway, but why should we forget the past, shouldn't it be something to keep in memory of how far theater has come in the United States? Starting plays from the past by historical figures like William Shakespeare would educate new generations of the past, but what was in the past should never be left there, but continued along with new developments for generations to come..