theater-in-the-round

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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
Noun
  • Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • Fearing for their lives, the kids escape the confines of Buddy’s playhouse and embark on a dangerous journey to the mythical Diamond City.
    Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The symposium was moved from a 400-seat auditorium at the National Gallery to a meeting room at Dumbarton Oaks that seats 80.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The new Vista Point complex will add 193 independent living units, 72 assisted living residences, an indoor pool, performing arts auditorium, art studio and more, and ultimately will boost Fairview’s overall population to nearly 600.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The amphitheater is nestled within a canyon, wooded and surrounded by hills on three sides.
    David Allen, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There is also the renovation of the Boboli Gardens’ amphitheater for public performances, the Fountain of Neptune, and the Isolotto [little island] basin.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Invite opened in limited release on June 26 and expanded to theaters nationwide on July 10.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In a major blow to the org’s solidarity, the CEOs of the two largest theater chains, AMC’s Adam Aron and Regal’s Eduardo Acuna, are throwing their support behind the $111 billion deal.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Mow Regularly Keeping your lawn and garden tidy with frequent mowing and weeding is the best way to ensure poison ivy never gets a chance to intrude.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Its highlight is the private rooftop, reserved for hotel guests, with a saltwater pool, garden, cabanas, restaurant, and views of the Hollywood Hills.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The City's potential financing plan also includes new commercial property tax revenues generated within the Willow Bend Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and other revenues generated by arena events.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This historic event, promoted by Salita Promotions and broadcast on DAZN, marks Shields' Atlanta debut and the arena's first women's main event.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • If the Supreme Court fails to address the issue within a fortnight, without Congressional approval, construction on the ballroom must cease.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In June, Democrats warned that $350 million in funds from a tax cuts law appeared to have been redirected to the White House for security, including the ballroom.
    Darlene Superville, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
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

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