Kabuki is a type of traditional Japanese theater with a blend of music, singing, and dancing. The theater was named after Okuni Kabuki, the woman who founded the plays in the 17th century. Popular themes and genres of the early performances were historical dramas, domestic issues, actions and the values of the samurai. As the Japanese theater modernized, sexual love and samurai suicide were the more popular themes. Kabuki’s unique ways of the performers interacting with the audience as well as performing plays on current conflicts differentiates Kabuki from other theaters. Kabuki is also famous for its outrageous make up, colorful costumes, lively music/dance and the performers' exquisite presence on stage.