The Wasp — 1893 — page 75: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **theater/entertainment criticism and advertising**, not political satire. The portrait at top is **Mr. George H. Broadhurst**, resident manager of the New Bush-street Theatre. The content reviews several theatrical productions: the Frohman Comedy Company's "The Arabian Nights," Stockwell's "A Night Off," and upcoming shows including "A Trip to Chinatown" and "A Belle Helene." The brief illustrated figure appears to be a performer from "Spider and Fly," described as a burlesque featuring acrobatics and spectacle. **This is cultural journalism**, not political commentary—typical of *The Wasp's* role covering San Francisco's vibrant theater scene during this period. The satire, if present, targets theatrical quality and performer abilities rather than political figures.