r has changed a lot and evolved overtime, but one thing has not changed since the 1st production in 534 BC the purpose o ftheater was and always willl be to entertain.- Because of its long and outstanding history, theater seems destined to live on for another few thousand years as long as we support it- I realize it is so much easier to turn on the tv or pop in a movie, but one day when youre bored you should drive or take a train into the city and enjoy a show on broadway- - - - - ...