theatregoers
Drama venue patrons
Theatregoers are people who attend theatrical performances, especially those who do so regularly or enthusiastically.
The word implies some level of cultural engagement—casual moviegoers aren't theatregoers, but someone who holds season tickets to a playhouse is.
The theatregoers filed out after the final curtain.
Also spelled theatergoers.
Those who observe events
- attendeesPeople at an event
- crowdLarge public gathering
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- houseResidential building
viewers · opening night crowd · regulars · subscribers · standing room · stalls · circle · gallery
State of being submerged
- catharsisPurification through emotional expression
- suspension of disbeliefTolerating fiction's implausibilities
- empathySharing another's emotions
- anticipationState of awaiting something
emotional response · standing ovation · applause · laughter · tears · gasps · hush · curtain call
Disastrous or sorrowful event
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- musicalSung theatrical production
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
pantomime · ballet · opera · revue · variety · one-man show · experimental · promenade
London theatre district
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- amateur dramaticsRecreational stage performance hobby
touring productions · revivals · premieres · previews · press night · theatreland · Beijing opera
Paid recurring access
- season ticketsRecurring event admission bundle
- membershipState of belonging
- benefactorsGivers of aid
- donorsPeople who give gifts
sponsors · angels · supporters · fundraising galas · endowment · arts funding · box office · ticket sales
spectators
Those who observe events
house · viewers · opening night crowd · regulars · subscribers · standing room · stalls · circle · gallery · gods
immersion
State of being submerged
- catharsisPurification through emotional expression
- suspension of disbeliefTolerating fiction's implausibilities
- empathySharing another's emotions
anticipation · emotional response · standing ovation · applause · laughter · tears · gasps · hush · curtain call · encore
tragedy
Disastrous or sorrowful event
farce · pantomime · ballet · opera · revue · variety · one-man show · experimental · promenade · puppetry
West End
London theatre district
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
amateur dramatics · touring productions · revivals · premieres · previews · press night · theatreland · Beijing opera
subscription
Paid recurring access
- season ticketsRecurring event admission bundle
- membershipState of belonging
- benefactorsGivers of aid
donors · sponsors · angels · supporters · fundraising galas · endowment · arts funding · box office · ticket sales
theatregoershome viewers
People watching broadcasts domestically
couch potatoes · philistines · shut-ins · homebodies · cord-cutters
theatregoersperformers
Those who entertain audiences
actors · stage actors · thespians · playwrights · directors