But the finale is also a miniature masterpiece because of how it layers some brilliantly worked counterpoint underneath the surface of its public spectacle.
It was in its own way a perfect little sporting parable in miniature, an example of how to interpret and learn from experience.
Fanciful metatheatrics aside, "[title of show]'' is at heart a postmodern homage to the grand tradition of backstage musicals like "Babes in Arms,'' "Kiss Me, Kate'' and "A Chorus Line,'' and its miniature size is a telling reflection of how the old-school Broadway musical has become something of a niche product.
The role of interviews in the Anne Frank House is filled by informative quotes from Anne Frank's diaries, as well as from Otto Frank and others, and display cases showing artifacts and a miniature replica (made under his guidance) of how the rooms were appointed.
With Japan leading the world in imaging scan rates per head of population, the innovation of miniature endoscopes is also an example of how Japanese companies are applying cutting edge expertise to produce better health care.
When you listen to the songs of Michael Franks, a creator of impressionistic pop-jazz pastels, there is always the question of how to frame his exquisite, whimsical miniatures.
New understanding of how to halt photons could lead to miniature particle accelerators, improved data transmission.
The bees carried miniature radio tags that allowed the scientists to keep track of how many returned to the hive.
The Diamant Diamond Museum is FREE, has a really cool exhibit of how diamonds are made and features a collection of miniature, historically accurate crown replications in the gift shop.
Because of how sacred First Holy Communion is, the child is always dressed like miniature brides and grooms, on a wedding day.
