dinner theatre
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Definition
Noun: - A theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission: A form of entertainment where a theatrical performance is presented to an audience who are also served a meal, typically dinner, during the show. The cost of the ticket covers both the meal and the performance.
Usage
- The term "dinner theatre" is used to describe the specific type of venue or the entertainment experience itself. It is a compound noun that functions as a single concept.
- Example: "We bought tickets for the dinner theatre; the play starts at 7 PM, and they serve a three-course meal."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The concept emphasizes the combination of dining and live performance as a single, integrated entertainment package. The show is often designed to interact with the audience during the meal service.
Variants and Related Words
- Dinner theater (alternative spelling): An accepted variant spelling of "dinner theatre."
- Theatre restaurant: A similar concept, sometimes used interchangeably, though it may place more emphasis on the dining aspect with incidental entertainment.
Synonyms
- Supper club (when it features live entertainment)
- Cabaret (can be similar, though often in a more informal, nightclub-style setting with drinks and light fare rather than a full dinner)
Noun
- a theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission