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medium itself. The word "cinema" is also used in this context, or in
the names of some theaters, but the place where movies are shown
is a movie theater or movie house. Americans usually say they are
"going to the movies," rather than saying they are going to the
movie theater. Movie tickets all cost the same price in a theater
(although prices may be lower for children or senior citizens);
there are no cheaper seats.

ON AND OFF BROADWAY

The United States has a thriving theater scene, from the latest
shows on Broadway in New York to amateur and professional
productions in towns across the country. Many Broadway shows
have touring companies, which bring the big shows to theaters in
many major cities. These touring plays are of the same quality as
the Broadway shows, although the big stars don't always go on
tour. If a play is successful and popular enough, there may also be
an extended run in Los Angeles or Chicago, but New York remains
the center of the theater world.

GLOSSARY OF AMERICAN TERMS

baseball
a game similar to what is known in Britain as rounders, played by
two teams of nine players. The two teams alternately play at bat or
on the field. The pitcher for the team on the field pitches the ball to
the batter, who attempts to hit it and then run around the four bases
in order to score.
bowling
an indoor game in which a player attempts to knock down ten pins
by rolling a heavy ball down a wooden lane.
football
a game that is somewhat similar to rugby, but players wear
helmets and heavily padded uniforms. The object of the game is to
move the ball across the opponent's goal line, advancing in a series
of plays known as downs. The ball may be carried, passed, or
kicked down the field. There are eleven players per team on the
field.