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theatrical 

1. Of or relating to the theatre or actors.
2. Excessively flashy, exaggerated or fake; melodramatic, especially when intended to attract attention.
The wedding was extravagant and theatrical, and bridezilla gave murderous glares whenever something went wrong, as if marriage was a performance.

The news in the United States has become increasingly theatrical since Edward R Murrow covered Joseph McCarthy; just look at Glenn Beck.

"Keeping up with the Kardashians" and the "Real Housewives of..." are theatrical and delightfully trashy in their demanding histrionics.
theatrical by Lorelili July 28, 2011
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Theatrical 

'Eric's a bit theatrical, I reckon'
'You mean he's a friend of dorothy?
'Yep. Backs to the wall.'
Theatrical by gieowermitherin September 23, 2009

theatrical blueballs 

To painstakingly watch a movie just to find out there is no ending, leaving you dissatisfied like an unsavory sexual experience!
cloverfields or even I am legends "Endings" will leave you with theatrical blueballs.

Theatrical Depression

The overwhelming sadness that you get after the play/musical you were in closes. It is very hard to treat, as it is unlikely you will ever do that play/musical again.
Jim: Hey, what have you been doing since the show ended?

Joe: Not much, I've been dealing with a pretty bad case of theatrical depression. I haven't left the house in two weeks.

Theatrical Eclipse 

When A person blocks your view at a concert or movie.
The fat fucker sat in front of me causing a total theatrical eclipse.
Theatrical Eclipse by TommyKinda February 4, 2009

Theatrical Narcolepsy 

The inability to stay awake during a movie, but can also be used with watching T.V. or anything on a T.V. screen.
"Pedro immediately falls asleep during any movie, I think he suffers from Theatrical Narcolepsy." said Geoff
Theatrical Narcolepsy by G(f) February 12, 2009

Theatrical arm 

An arm movement commonly used by actors and singers.

Extend your arm forward with a bend of about 90 degrees at the elbow, so that the hand is level with and to the side of the face.

Now, bend the fingers into a claw-like formation, as if grasping something invisible.
Hold the arm in this position, thrusting the forearm forward to emphasise various words as often as necessary.
He was a serious actor. You could tell by the theatrical arm movements.
Theatrical arm by buttons0191 September 27, 2011
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