Word: spectacular
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Electra" will have a complete theatrical finish, with a thoroughness of stage effects, lights, casting and ensemble never before attempted in a classic play. The music and choral movements are as near to the Greek models as possible. The latter especially, are very intricate and conduce much to the spectacular effect of the play. In the cast are about twenty young women and ten young men, all students of the academy, preparing for, and in many instances, already on the professional stage. All the New York critics united in praising this production as most impressive, instructive and entertaining. There ought...
...tied amid the wildest enthusiasm of the Bacteriani. At the close of the first half the score stood 8 to 0. in favor of the CRIMSON. The half was marked by long rushes by the CRIMSON and close blocking by the Bacteria rush-line. A few sparring contests lent spectacular interest to the game. In the second half the struggle was furious. Several times the ball was brought down to the goal of the CRIMSON and once a high throw aided by the strong wind blowing resulted in a safety touch-back for the CRIMSON. As the minutes passed...
...Youth" will run on as usual next week at the Boston Theatre in its varied spectacular way, continuing to delight the lover of the sensational drama and scenic effects, with its multifarious representations of love, temptation, disgrace, danger, etc. The play has proved a wonderful success, and Redmond seems to be gaining fresh laurels...
...Lights o' London," the great spectacular drama, is to be revived at the Park this evening, with the same company that have been playing so well "The Banker's Daughter." The scenery is to be carefully attended to in all its details...
...World" continues at the Boston Theatre for the rest of the season. In our opinion, it is the best spectacular play ever seen in Boston, from the fact that it possesses what none of the others do, a plot. In addition to this, the machinery and mechanical effects are gorgeous and wonderful, the whole making a performance well worth a visit...