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Focuses on the history of the U.S. theater. British influences on the U.S. theater; List of theatrical productions brought to the U.S. from Great Britain; List of British stage actors who performed in the U.S.

The article profiles John Wilkes, who became involved in the cause of liberty accidentally and emerged the champion of London's mobs and the darling of American rebels. Wilkes was born in 1727 to a rich distiller and his wife. He was spoiled, intelligent and quite ugly. His personal and political background is discussed.