Who was the worlds first theater pre maddona?

Question: Who was the worlds first theater pre maddona!?

I think its Sarah Bernhardt!.!.!.but I want to be politically correct since its going to be the title of my thesis!. THANKSWww@QuestionHome@Com

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The word is "prima donna"!. It's Italian meaning "First lady" and was used to designate the leading female singer in an opera company!.

Sarah Bernhardt was certainly a well-known actress, but to consider her the first lady of live theater would not take into account all the actresses from earlier centuries and other countries!. Www@QuestionHome@Com