variety theater
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variety theater
A form of theater or a stage with a varied program of different artistic performances such as acrobatics, magic, comedy, and music. It is often characterized by a relaxed atmosphere and the service of food and drinks during the performance.
Gestern Abend waren wir in einem Varieté und haben uns eine beeindruckende Show angesehen.
Yesterday evening we went to a variety theater and watched an impressive show.
The word 'Varieté' comes from French. This explains the spelling with '-é' and the stress on the last syllable.
Die Karten für das Varieté waren schnell ausverkauft.
The tickets for the variety theater sold out quickly.
In connection with 'Varieté' (variety theater), the verbs 'besuchen' (to visit) or 'gehen' (to go) are often used. The preposition 'in' is used with them.
Am Wochenende gehen wir ins Varieté.
We're going to the variety theater this weekend.
To describe the show or the program, adjectives such as 'bunt' (colorful/varied), 'glanzvoll' (glamorous), or 'modern' (modern) are often used.
Das Varieté bot ein buntes Programm für die ganze Familie.
The variety theater offered a varied program for the whole family.
circus
Zirkus and Varieté can both offer acrobatics and other entertainment. A Zirkus typically presents a circus performance in a ring, often in a tent. A Varieté offers a mixed program of acts on a theater stage, such as acrobatics, comedy, magic, and music.
Die Akrobatin tritt morgen im gemischten Bühnenprogramm eines Varietés auf.
Tomorrow, the acrobat is performing in a variety theater's mixed stage program.
Die Akrobatin tritt heute in der Manege eines Zirkus auf.
The acrobat is performing in the ring at a circus today.
