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at the theater vs in the theater

Both 'at the theater' and 'in the theater' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. The choice between them depends on the context and the specific preposition that fits best with the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 2660 views

at the theater

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'at the theater' when referring to being physically present at a theater for a show, performance, or event.

Examples:

I met my friends at the theater for the movie premiere.
She works at the theater as an usher.
Let's meet at the theater before the play starts.

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I left my cigarettes at the theater.
I often come here when you're at the theater.
So he was at the theater right before Swan was killed.
- Here... at the theater.
I want you at the theater tomorrow morning to rehearse.
There was a huge blackout at the theater.
- I hope to see you at the theater.
I've seen Miss Marcal dance many times at the theater.
I knew they were going to be at the theater.
I'm going to meet him at the theater.
I had my own workshop at the theater, where I could invent new illusions.
They're waiting for you at the theater, Mr. Thorndyke.
Yes, it's true, yesterday evening at the theater.
Lincoln had a better time at the theater.
We are coming out tonight as a couple at the theater.
He... He was at the theater, too.
- We met at the theater last year. I was with...
So long, string bean. I shall see you at the theater.
Actually, the truth of it is, I was supposed to be back at the theater 30 minutes ago.
There's a way, at the theater.

Alternatives:

at the cinema
at the opera house
at the concert hall
at the playhouse
at the venue

in the theater

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in the theater' when referring to being inside the physical space of a theater building.

Examples:

The actors are rehearsing in the theater.
There was a blackout in the theater during the performance.
We sat in the theater balcony for a better view.

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You know what they say about telling secrets in the theater.
Then children shouldn't be in the theater alone.
You never say "good luck" in the theater.
Great, some other mutt must have smelled her in the theater.
I saw Ghost Busters in the theater.
Just like that delightful movie I taped in the theater.
It's only in the theater that you find such things.
Naturally, in the theater it's important that you choose the right part.
Lily saw Goonies in the theater right after her parents separated.
I like to see comedy in the theater.
Sometimes in the theater, the real drama happens before the curtain rises.
- Harry was in the theater.
Sorry. I saw it in the theater.
I saw "The Empire Strikes Back" in the theater.
Psycho is going to be my next movie, and I don't want anyone to know the ending until they see it in the theater.
Psycho is going to be my next movie, and I don't want anyone to know the ending... until they see it in the theater.
If the robbery that killed the father happened in the theater...
After I saw you in the theater that afternoon with the dancing Henrys...
No food or beverages in the theater!
I will be in the theater until noon for those of you bold enough to extend the wingspan of your creative spirit.

Alternatives:

in the cinema
in the opera house
in the concert hall
in the playhouse
in the venue

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