Theater in the Round is a popular layout for many different events. It involves the stage being in the center of the venue, with seats all the way around, rather then just on one side. This often frees up seats in many venues, and really gives more people a better look at the show. The Festival of the Lion King show in Disney World uses this layout for it's daily performances, which is great because there are often young kids and it's easier for them to see. Many artists also have a theater in the round setup for their concerts, including Britney Spears, Celine Dion, and the Jonas Brothers. I think it's a great idea, especially for more popular bands were concert tickets might be harder to get. This was an issue for the Jonas Brothers, and I can personally attest to that. With an end stage layout, anything past about the 100s in an arena, you couldn't see a thing. This summer, they switched to a huge theater in the round setup, and honestly, no seat was a bad seat. Everyone could see, and the production was great. I hope more artists take advantage of this in the future.
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