chorus boy

American  

noun

1. a male singer or dancer of the chorus of a musical comedy, vaudeville show, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of chorus boy

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

On “Katy Keene,” a “Riverdale” spinoff that premieres Feb. 6 on the CW, Beauchamp plays Jorge, an aspiring Broadway chorus boy who also performs as his drag alter ego, Ginger.

From New York Times

The Instagram following that can form around an “‘it” chorus boy can be leveraged.

From Los Angeles Times

A onetime Broadway chorus boy whose film career was launched in the 1940s, Donen name was inextricably linked with MGM and its athletic dancing star Gene Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times

He quickly landed a job as a chorus boy in George Abbott's 1940 production of "Pal Joey," which starred Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times

My big dream in life was to be a chorus boy.

From Salon