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
  • 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
  • The show is reportedly designed for auditoriums and venues with capacities starting at 5,000.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
  • His name, Harold Thune, now adorns the high school auditorium.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • The New Braunfels, Texas, resident kept a frenetic touring schedule, headlining major Texas venues and mid-sized dance halls around the country, with occasional arena or amphitheater stops opening for Koe Wetzel thrown in.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor amenities include an amphitheater, tennis court, and gated steps leading to a secluded beach cove.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • India’s ambassador to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty, said the Ramayana and the Mahabharata had been part of Indonesian temple culture, wayang (traditional puppet theater) and the popular imagination for over a millennium.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • And the theater where Penélope Cruz’s Nené performs cabaret for the Nationalist troops was a dilapidated cinema that had been closed since the 1950s.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of theater
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
  • 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
Definition of arena
Noun
  • In addition, a ballroom with space for 600 is due to be completed soon.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The donors to the ballroom not only received an apparent quid pro quo deal for their donation, but also, their donation most likely qualifies as a tax write-off.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ballroom
Noun
  • Now reimagined as part of Atlantic Park, the new venue combines a multilevel indoor music hall with an outdoor lawn and has a total capacity of 5,000 guests.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of music hall

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