The Revue in Twentieth-Century Budapest: From Cosmopolitan Night-Clubs to Stalinist Dogma

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Dániel Molnár

The Revue in Twentieth-Century Budapest

From Cosmopolitan Night-Clubs to Stalinist Dogma

Dániel Molnár

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Cambridge University Press
22 May 2025

Other performing arts; Musicals; Social groups: clubs & societies

Series: Elements in Musical Theatre

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Since the introduction of modern revues in 1925, the genre faced near-constant political scrutiny in Budapest. Yet by the 1930s, the city had become the capital of Central European cosmopolitan nightlife. The closure of Hungary's borders after World War II ended any hope of reclaiming this international status. Under communism and the Stalinist totalitarian regime, the revue—despite its popularity—remained politically stigmatized. For the first time, entertainment was treated as a cultural matter rather than merely a law enforcement issue, but it was forced to conform to ideological expectations. Three attempts to legitimize the genre in the 1950s ultimately failed, shaping the trajectory of live entertainment in the era. By the 1960s, revues were officially accepted, yet their cultural significance had faded amid the rise of new entertainment forms.

By: Dániel Molnár
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009494458
ISBN 10: 1009494457
Series: Elements in Musical Theatre
Pages: 90
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active