Noun
theatricality (countable and uncountable, plural theatricalities)
theatrical behaviour and mannerisms
1970s In the 1970s, film culture and the changing demographics of filmgoers placed greater emphasis on gritty realism, while the pure entertainment and theatricality of classical era Hollywood musicals was seen as old-fashioned. Source: Internet
Any tie to the Herman Melville epic novel referenced in the title is tenuous at best, but the array of characters and conflicts described herein ensure that a certain theatricality remains intact. Source: Internet
As the nefarious Count Olaf on Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events adaptation, Harris displayed the right kind of darkly comic attitude and theatricality that has always made The Joker great, so there's no doubt he could be a lot of fun in the role. Source: Internet
Deciding to attempt to restrain theatricality, the International Skating Union pushed ice dancing to return to its ballroom roots by adding more restrictions on music and dance holds. Source: Internet
The large scale dramatic works of Karl Jenkins seem to hearken back to the theatricality of Orff, and the music of James MacMillan continues the tradition of boundary-pushing choral works from the United Kingdom begun by Britten, Walton, and Leighton. Source: Internet
Inspired by the detail and theatricality of the arts and crafts movement, the first of the updated prints, Lotus, has been reinterpreted anew in an array of powerful colors and rich combinations. Source: Internet