Word: spectacular
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Charles Frohman has introduced some changes. The party in the scene mentioned, now arrive on thoroughbred horses, who dash upon the stage, thus adding a most thrilling piece of realism to the already exciting scene. Mr. Frohman's company is most carefully selected and admirably fitted to this grand spectacular production, and many of the artists who were seen at the Columbia will be found in the same roles at the Hollis...
...tfTHE LILIPUTIANS. - This week the Liliputians commence their two weeks' engagement at the Tremont Theatre, presenting their new grand spectacular production, "Humpty Dumpty up to Date." Of the series of splendid spectacles brought forward by the Messrs. Rosenfeld, this easily takes the first place. The freshness and beauty of the ballets, the artistic richness of the costumes, the catchy and tuneful music with which it abounds, and the brilliant electrical effects have not been surpassed by any presentation seen in this city in many years. The conclusion of the first act, with its gorgeous ballet of "Drinks," the stage crowded...
...spectacular attraction of the week is at the Globe. The "Still Alarm" is a play built on one scene which introduces a fire engine and a pair of handsome horses. Mr. Mansfield will present "Beau Brummell" there next week...
...audience which crowded the Boston theatre last night was apparently not disappointed in "Kajanka." The play is purely spectacular, and the scenery very pretentious. One or two effective scenes, notably the flower scene, save the play from wearisomeness But on the whole. "Kajanka" is much like other plays of its kind. In the first act there were many hitches in the stage management, and the chorus showed defective training, but as the play progressed, a reasonable degree of smoothness was attained. The last act was old and tedious. Towards its close the audience caught sight of a small fire...
...Globe theatre. "The sun Alarm" began its second week. This spectacular play seems to attract large audiences...