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as in playhouse
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
there's still one theater in town that shows independent films
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as in drama
the public performance of plays
have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child
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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning
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Recent Examples of theater
If the studio's share of theater takings doesn't cover the net spending by the production company then the show or movie makes a loss in its theatrical run.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Goodspeed Musicals’ latest Festival of New Musicals features readings of three new musicals-in-progress, cabaret shows by musical theater creators and numerous talks and panel discussions.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
The 90-minute special Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later will premiere in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on Monday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28, before making its global streaming debut Wednesday, Feb. 12 on Paramount+.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Jan. 2025
Across the bay, Berkeley’s Live Oak Park has themed theater performances and artisanal markets.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Goodspeed Musicals’ latest Festival of New Musicals features readings of three new musicals-in-progress, cabaret shows by musical theater creators and numerous talks and panel discussions.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
The 90-minute special Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later will premiere in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on Monday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28, before making its global streaming debut Wednesday, Feb. 12 on Paramount+.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Jan. 2025
Across the bay, Berkeley’s Live Oak Park has themed theater performances and artisanal markets.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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Galleries and playhouses have closed; music venues get turned into luxury condos and bank branches.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Like several other theaters in Connecticut, the playhouse will be starting all its evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and not 8 p.m.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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Viewers can dive into the drama immediately, as the first three episodes will drop on premiere day.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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By Hannah Giorgis On Abbott Elementary, celebrity sightings are as common as a back-to-school flu outbreak or drama with the PTA.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Attendees not allowed in meeting with empty seats in auditorium After about an hour of public comments, Randklev called a recess, drawing vociferous disapproval from those in attendance.Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Hurts is the one who must walk these halls after Wednesday’s practice, change into pants and a purple sweater, stroll into an auditorium and answer the myriad questions about his particular fit in this particular offense.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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And David invited all to glimpse into that world through his exquisite storytelling, which elevated cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers across the globe.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The risk of Surrealistic cinema is that its main inventions are conceptual—creating the wildness on the page and merely executing it on the screen.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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Forecasters and scientists say a perfect storm of weather conditions set the stage for the fires' explosive growth: hurricane-force winds, low humidity, and relentless drought conditions.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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