明代山西戏曲兴盛考论

Research on the Causes for the Thriving of Shanxi Operas in Ming Dynasty

明代中国戏曲的兴盛、繁荣主要集中在江南地区 ,而北方戏曲衰落似成定论。通过对较为丰富、详实的明代山西地区戏曲文物史料的把握 ,即从戏曲舞台兴建、服饰化妆、乐队的组成、唱腔和剧目这几方面去考证明代山西戏曲的兴盛史 ,可以为缺少明代北方戏曲史料记载的中国戏曲史作一补充。

During the Ming Dynasty, the thriving of Chinas operas was mainly in the southeast regions, the decline of northern operas seeming to be a conclusion. However, by presenting fairly abundant and detailed historical materials about Shanxi operas in the Ming Dynasty, the thriving of Shanxi operas can be proved in the period from aspects of reconstruction of opera stages, organization of opera troupes, the structure of the music bands, the costumes and toilette. This research work is a trial effort to make up for the missing part in the historical records on northern operas in the Ming Dynasty.