revolving stage

American  

noun

Theater.

1. a circular platform divided into segments enabling multiple theater sets to be put in place in advance and in turn rotated into view of the audience.

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Etymology

Origin of revolving stage

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

After its initial run during the 70th celebration, “A Magical Life” will play in tandem with “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln” thanks to a newly constructed revolving stage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

Kabuki, which features live music and dance on a revolving stage, originated in the 17th Century Edo era and is traditionally performed only by men.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Hamilton’s barebones set is little more than scaffolding on a revolving stage with some furniture that gets dragged in and out.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2020

The show will unfold on a two-story revolving stage, with plugged-in instruments and a hand-painted drum kit.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2017

It is the home of the most daring all-night eating-places, the smallest store, the largest store, the greatest revolving stage, the dreariest night court, and the drabest night birds in the world.

From Gaslight Sonatas by Hurst, Fannie