revolving stage

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revolving stage¹

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.

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But the finish line turned out to be a beautiful opportunity for Eilish to experiment with the song’s melody, which she twisted into subtle new shapes in a series of nimble vocal runs as O’Connell accompanied her on piano, the two of them standing on a small revolving stage draped in an overwhelming abundance of pink.

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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.

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At one point, a screw fell out and a door broke away, jamming the revolving stage just minutes before curtain.

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Built by Carroll in 1938, it housed a 1,000-seat showroom where productions featured 60 showgirls performing on a double revolving stage.

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