theatergoer

Or the·a·tre·go·er

[thee-uh-ter-goh-er, theeuh-]

noun

1. a person who goes to the theater, especially often or habitually.

Word History and Origins

Origin of theatergoer¹

First recorded in 1870–75; theater + goer

Example Sentences

“More people than usual are dressing up,” Cendejas said, adding that many theatergoers have followed up their AMC visits with a stop at “The Life of a Showgirl” TikTok fan activation, running until Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the program handed out to theatergoers keeps one character’s identity under wraps.

From Los Angeles Times

Ortega is the show — not just her story but her rapport with the theatergoers, with whom she confides as if to old friends.

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Even more so because Joan, raised in New York City, was a passionate theatergoer.

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For one more weekend in Long Beach, theatergoers can live out a mini marauding fantasy on an actual ship at “Pirates Wanted,” a limited-run revival of the troupe’s 2024 show.

From Los Angeles Times

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