Why was theater of this time called Elizabethan theater?

The theater of this time was called Elizabethan theater because it flourished during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603). This period is considered the golden age of English drama, with William Shakespeare being the most prominent playwright of the time. The term "Elizabethan theater" specifically refers to the theatrical practices, performance styles, and dramatic literature that developed and thrived during Queen Elizabeth's reign.