Thesaurus results for ARENA THEATER

arena theater

noun

Definition of arena theater

as in music hall

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Recent Examples of arena theater Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre The 250-seat in-the-round arena theater. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 In May, the jubilee kicked off with a 90-minute arena theater show which included more than 500 horses (one of the queen's favorite animals) and 1,000 performers showed off a look through history of the British Monarchy, beginning with Elizabeth I. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022

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Noun

The novel is built around an encounter between the mysterious title character and a music hall aficionado in London in 1938, the year before World War II.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
After attending a music hall matinee, Richard Hadley has an unexpected encounter with the mysterious Miss Lambert.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of music hall

Noun

London had been ravaged by plague since the summer of 1592, with high mortality rates in the city and suburbs meaning the playhouses were closed for business for twenty of the following twenty-two months.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Russell adds a 30 Rock–esque backstage frame in which an assistant stage manager (Twiggy, looking divine) is thrust into the spotlight when the star of her regional playhouse’s production of The Boy Friend is nowhere to be found.

— Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of playhouse

Noun

For this year’s show at Compton Verney, Cadogan has taken inspiration from British people who’ve written to her about losing beloved trees in their own gardens, or public spaces.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Hofvendahl’s garden was his pride and joy, even though the work was never-ending.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of garden

Noun

The movie theater auditoriums are considered dining areas, while routine inspections primarily focus on food preparation areas.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Sanders asked during an impromptu speech outside, where hundreds of people gathered on a lawn adjacent to the University of Florida’s 800-person auditorium, after their main event had already reached capacity.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of auditorium

Noun

Because the Hawks need the arena later that night, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported that if Golden State actually clinches the championship Thursday, there may not be enough time for a proper celebration on the State Farm Arena floor.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The arena will also include places for fans to hang out pre- and postgame, along with a fan plaza.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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