Theaters

Buildings designed for live performances.

theatres performance venues

Theaters are buildings or spaces designed for the performance of plays, musicals, and other forms of live entertainment. They typically feature a stage for performers and seating for audiences.

/ˈθiːə(r)/

From Greek *théatron* 'a place for viewing, a theatre'.

Theaters are special buildings where people put on plays, musicals, and other live shows for audiences to enjoy.

The word 'theater' comes from the Greek word 'theatron,' meaning 'a place for seeing
' Ancient Greek theaters were often built into hillsides
Some theaters have trapdoors and flying systems to create special effects

What is a theater? A building designed for live performances
Who attends theaters? People who enjoy watching plays, musicals, and other shows
What are some types of theater? Broadway theaters, community theaters, outdoor amphitheaters

theatres playhouses

buildings performance venues

movie theaters opera houses concert halls

stage seats auditorium

entertainment industry cultural institutions

entertainment venue public space