必备词

• theater[ˈθi:ətər] 剧场
• artist[ˈɑ:rtɪst] 艺术家
• ballet[ˈbæleɪ] 芭蕾舞
• comedy[ˈkɑ:mədi] 喜剧
• stage[stedʒ] play 舞台剧
• chief[tʃif] actress[ˈæktrɪs] 女主角
• opera[ˈɑ:prə] 歌剧
• front row 前排
• historical play 历史剧
• one-act play 独幕剧
• opera house 歌剧院
• chief[tʃif] actor [ˈæktɚ] 男主角
• stalls[stɔ:lz]　正厅前座
• dress circle　二楼的座位
• box　二楼靠舞台的包厢
• upper circle　三楼的座位（有些只有二楼的剧院，是指二楼后排的座位）
• balcony[ˈbælkəni]　舞台楼上两侧的包厢
• standing seat　站立席

必备句

• Where can I get a list of current plays?
  请问哪里有节目表？

• What popular shows are on this week?
  请问这周有什么有名的表演吗？

• What is on at the Guild[ɡɪld] Theater[ˈθi:ətər] tomorrow night?
  请问公会剧院明天晚上有什么演出？

• Is there an opera I shouldn't miss?
  有哪一部歌剧是不容错过的吗？

• I want to see Cats.Which theater[ˈθi:ətər] is it playing at?
  我想看《猫》这部剧，请问哪个剧场在演出？

• When can I make a reservation[ˌrezərˈveɪʃn] for opera seats?
  我什么时候可以预订歌剧演出的座位呢？

• Do you sell opera tickets here?
  请问这里卖歌剧的票吗？

• May I see the seating chart[tʃɑ:rt],please？
  有座位平面图可以看一下吗？

• What are the prices?
  票价是多少？

• How much is it for seats in the front row?
  前排的位子要多少钱？

• Do you have any ticket left in the second row?
  还有第二排的票吗？

• I'd like 2 box seats for next Saturday's Swan[swɑ:n] Lake.
  我要买周六《天鹅湖》的2张包厢座位。

• Do you still have a seat available in the upper circle[ˈsɜ:rkl]?
  我想坐楼上，还有座位吗？

• Is there anything available for tonight?
  还有今晚的票吗？

• Will there be an interval[ˈɪntərvl]?
  请问中场有休息时间吗？

• How long will the ballet be running?
  请问芭蕾舞表演多久？

• Is there a dress code?
  请问有服装上的规定吗？

• What should I wear?
  我应该穿什么衣服？

• Shall I wear a shirt[ʃɜ:rt] and a tie?
  我需要穿西服打领带吗？

• No sandals [sændlz],sneakers ['sni:kəz] or jeans[dʒi:nz].
  不能穿拖鞋、球鞋和牛仔裤。

• How do I get to the upper circle?
  请问三楼怎么走？

• Excuse me,is this row E?
  请问这里是E排吗？

• I am sorry,but you are in my seat.
  抱歉，您坐在我的座位上了。

实景对话

A:I'd like to reserve[rɪˈzɜ:rv] two seats for tomorrow night.
我想订2张明晚的票。
B:Do you prefer to sit near to or away from the stage?
你喜欢坐得离舞台近还是远？
A:Near to the stage of course!
当然是近的了！

A:Here we are at the National Theatre[ˈθi:ətər].
咱们到国家剧院了。
B:What a magnificent[mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt] building!
多宏伟的建筑物啊！
A:The opera[ˈɑ:prə] is ready to start.Let's get in.You'll have time to appreciate[əˈpriʃiˌet] the building after the show ends?
歌剧就要开始了。我们先进去吧，演完了你有的是时间欣赏建筑。
The curtain's rising[ˈraɪzɪŋ].戏就要开演了。
curtain [ˈkɜ:rtn] 幕布

A:What time does the musical play start and how long will it last?
音乐剧什么时候开始？要演出多久呢？
B:It starts at seven and I guess it will last about two hours.
7点开始，我想演出时间大约要2小时。

A:What do you think of the performance[pərˈfɔ:rməns]?
您觉得演出怎么样？
How do you like the performance?
B:The acting was expressive [ɪkˈsprɛsɪv].The singing and dancing were superb[su:ˈpɜ:rb].
表演生动。歌舞一流。
A:I'm glad you enjoyed it. It has run for a long time, and the house is always full.
很高兴您能喜欢这演出，这出戏已经上演很久了，场场爆满。

A:How do you like the stage[stedʒ] setting?
你觉得舞台布景怎么样？
What do you think the stage setting?
B:Very good.They had constant [ˈkɑ:nstənt] scene changes,and I love a variety[vəˈraɪɪti] .
非常好。剧中舞台布景经常更换。我就喜欢换花样的。