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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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Pierson Playhouse within Theatre Palisades Performances date to the 1960s, with the playhouse being built in the 1980s.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The playhouse, a corner of the classroom outfitted with a play kitchen, dress-up clothes and other toys is so popular that classroom aides have to allow students inside in shifts.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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Yet Presence is more a domestic drama than a tale of paranormal activity.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite rumors that the two had drama on set, the recent press run and fellow crew members have proved that the two’s friendship shines through.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2025
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For example, if your organization has a beautiful campus and, better yet,an auditorium with a full AV package, consider renting it out to a local dance studio, theatre troupes, or other organizations that require a place to host events or performances.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes,
17 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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So overheard the film critic Pauline Kael after a showing of Blue Velvet. David Lynch, the filmmaker whose singular vision reshaped the boundaries of cinema and seeped into the broader culture, has died at the age of 78.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
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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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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But some eight minutes into the flight, SpaceX lost contact with the Starship upper stage, known as Ship.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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