I spell it theater, regardless of whether it's referring to a stage show or a cineplex. I only use theatre when it's part of a name like Colonial Theatre, Majestic Theatre, etc. I guess same reason why everyone (including Brits and the like) spell Technicolor instead of Technicolour because it's a trademark. I've actually seen British movies that have opening credits like "colour by Technicolor."
"Theatre" is just way cooler. It looks British and old-school. I write "Theater" when referring to, like, movie theaters, though.
theatre.. I've always spelt it that way. =) *is cool*
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I go both ways... I mean I spell it both ways :)
As an authentic French girl, I'm all for the theatre.
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I remember my first drama teacher told me he liked to use theater to refer to the actual place, while theatre was the actual art of theatre. Since then, I have always done the same. But theatre does look a lot prettier either way as well...
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