Ballad Opera was a popular form of 18th century entertainment that combined sentimental plays with musical numbers. It featured both men and women on stage, unlike earlier Greek theater. One of the earliest and most famous Ballad Operas was The Beggar's Opera from 1728, written by John Gay. Classical music and nursery rhymes were often included in the productions. Ballad Opera attracted middle and upper class audiences who could afford the entertainment.

1. 4314825534035Ballad Opera is a form of opera entertainment with different combinations which were of sentimental plays with musical numbers which was very popular and another one was the comic combination. Ballad Opera Began in the 18th Century<br />The audience of Ballad Opera were quit very rich as only the middle-class and upper-class could only afford to go and watch the entertainment at the Ballad Opera.<br />39420805874385327025583438022199605834380One of the very most famous, earliest Ballad Opera is ‘The Beggar’s Opera’ which came out in 1728 and it was written by John Gay.One of the most differences between the Greek Theatre and Ballad Opera is that men and women can both went to watch plays at the Ballad Opera; women have more freedom than before.43719753214370Classical music was very important as it was very “calming” to listen to and went well with the theme of the play, they also had nursery rhymes sang in plays.-571500175895<br />