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Recent Examples of theater-in-the-round
Catch a theater-in-the-round performance or—for seats less exposed to the weather—try its companion venue, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Anna Kim, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
The main theater, Princess Arena, is a new concept that’s adaptable to different stage styles including theater-in-the-round.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Scutt has reimagined the 1,250-seat August Wilson Theatre as an intimate club—warrens of labyrinthine new corridors and passageways, three new bars, and an auditorium reinvented as a theater-in-the-round.
—Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
This theater-in-the-round entertainment venue will offer performances and show effects spread throughout the room.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
Steppenwolf was spending more than $54 million on its new theater-in-the-round, a 50,000-square-foot expansion including classroom and rehearsal spaces.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
The former was a theater-in-the-round in which people were collectively immersed in moving images from around the world.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
Anna Kim, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
The main theater, Princess Arena, is a new concept that’s adaptable to different stage styles including theater-in-the-round.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Scutt has reimagined the 1,250-seat August Wilson Theatre as an intimate club—warrens of labyrinthine new corridors and passageways, three new bars, and an auditorium reinvented as a theater-in-the-round.
—Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
This theater-in-the-round entertainment venue will offer performances and show effects spread throughout the room.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
Steppenwolf was spending more than $54 million on its new theater-in-the-round, a 50,000-square-foot expansion including classroom and rehearsal spaces.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
The former was a theater-in-the-round in which people were collectively immersed in moving images from around the world.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater-in-the-round
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The playhouses, built by groups of sponsoring volunteers, are offered for free to Habitat homeowners as well as children of local military veterans and active-duty personnel.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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And for car enthusiasts: a playhouse of their very own.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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It was staged by legendary director Hal Prince to be performed inside an auditorium.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Even the audience is bifurcated, moved out into the wings of the Koch Theater’s stage, leaving the auditorium vacant.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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Adventure intel: Trek through labyrinthine ice tunnels, strap on crampons, and use an ice pick to climb a sheer cliff face, or abseil down a 100-meter cliff surrounded by an incandescent blue amphitheater of ice.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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Things to Do in Palo Duro Canyon Watch an Outdoor Musical This seasonal, family-friendly show runs from early June through early August in a natural amphitheater carved from and nestled into the canyon basin.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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In Karate Kid: Legends, now playing in theaters, Ben Wang stars as Li Fong, a karate prodigy who studies under Mr. Han in Beijing against wishes of his mother, Dr. Fong.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Pixar is back in theaters this weekend with an original family film called Elio.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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Calming interiors, revitalizing bathrooms, and outdoor space with garden or sea views create a sense of serenity, while the dedicated in-room dining menu highlights superfoods.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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There are complimentary vintage bicycles for guests to explore the grounds with gardens and fire pits.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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This famous old cricketing arena was buzzing with anticipation at the first sight in this series of the biggest danger to England’s hopes and the biggest box office attraction of five Tests in the next six weeks.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Boone will also make stops at arenas across North America, including Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Nashville, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Las Vegas, San Diego, Vancouver, Seattle, and more.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Plans for a new ballroom have not been revealed yet.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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In a ballroom, guests were served a gourmet dinner.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The Coachella Valley’s stand-up options have evolved in size, ambition and diversity to include local breweries, music halls and indie theaters.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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“Theater-in-the-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater-in-the-round. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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