show bill

American  

Or showbill

noun

1. an advertising poster.

2. a list of attractions, as for a new theatrical season; roster.

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show bill British  

noun

1. Also called: show card.  a poster advertising a play or show

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Etymology

Origin of show bill

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Texas lawmakers plan to hold hearings this month on some of the drag show bills.

From Washington Post

Sanchez’s show bills itself as “a podcast that shatters the stereotypes and misconceptions about Latinos in America.”

From Los Angeles Times

Author Joe Petosa Jr. drew heavily on family archives and dozens of scrapbooks full of newspaper clippings, show bills and other memorabilia collected by his father.

From Seattle Times

Now in its 144th year, the Westminster show bills itself as the second-oldest sporting event in the country, behind only the Kentucky Derby horse race.

From Reuters

The show bills itself as “part performance, part blind date” — a risky take given that both experiences can be daunting.

From New York Times