But the actors are pinned into corners, performing with their faces, so the theatrical element adds little to our enjoyment.

You were a pioneer in bringing theatrical elements to rock concerts.

The theatrical elements are, by far, the clumsiest of the evening.

Her recitals involve recitation, costume, theatrical elements such as lighting, and sets.

In the ensuing decades, however, it predominantly became a form of sports entertainment where the theatrical elements overshadowed the athleticism.