Which 1660 event led to the reopening of English theaters after they had been closed for eighteen years?
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Correct answer: The Restoration of King Charles II
With the return of Charles II from exile in France, the Puritan ban on theatrical performances was lifted. The King issued royal patents to Thomas Killigrew and William Davenant, establishing the two main acting companies of the era.
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