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theater-in-the-round

noun

Definition of theater-in-the-roundnext
as in playhouse

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Recent Examples of theater-in-the-round The restaurant treats dining as theater—guests are seated theater-in-the-round style around the chefs, who work under overhead lighting that acts like a spotlight. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 Catch a theater-in-the-round performance or—for seats less exposed to the weather—try its companion venue, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. — 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 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 Mcity test car carries lidar (a laser range finder) both for a theater-in-the-round view (provided by the rotating roof tower) and for a look-ahead focus. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater-in-the-round
  1. playhouse
  2. auditorium
  3. amphitheater
  4. theater
  5. garden
  6. arena
  7. ballroom
  8. music hall
Noun
  • The play is directed by the playhouse’s new co-artistic director Sasha Brätt.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Collectors and parents began sending Hoban photos of their own childhood playhouses, helping identify rare models, missing accessories and even how certain sets originally looked.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of playhouse
Noun
  • Other than dividing some spaces into several smaller auditoriums, the original theater has largely been kept the same since 1927.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, numerous delegates left the auditorium while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • The extensive gardens behind the house include terraces notched into the hillside with a lagoon-style pool and a private amphitheater.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Next up, the American Royal plans to build an 80,00-square-foot learning center with a 750-seat amphitheater, exhibits, cooking labs and more.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • Heading into the weekend, Wilson’s film was already looking strong, having netted more than $60,000 in pre-sales to become the highest-grossing opening for a documentary in the theater’s history.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After operating as a church, it was later used as a theater and an antique market before being converted into a hotel, according to the release.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of theater
Noun
  • On the property’s 5 acres, the botanist owner has grown specimen plants, trees, and a meadow garden, complemented by an outdoor sculpture, walking paths, and a Native American geological landmark.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Removing the overwintering adults from your garden should reduce the pests significantly.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of garden
Noun
  • Apple is opening its first live music venue, built to bring fans closer to artists performing arena-like shows.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Bucks organization has previously engaged in social justice initiatives, including a player walkout in 2020 and turning its arena into a voting site.
    — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of arena
Noun
  • And there was plenty with which to impress a president who’s devoted much of his term to ballroom renovations and gilding the Oval Office.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Some are also concerned that the president's proposal for the arch, along with other projects like the ballroom and threats to demolish the Kennedy Center, could significantly alter Washington's landscape.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ballroom
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

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