showstopper
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Their comically macabre Act 1 showstopper, “A Little Priest,” in which they gleefully imagine the variety of human pies, needs a little more time in the oven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
Suddenly, what could have been “just sparkling water” becomes a showstopper — floating jewel-toned, botanical, quietly elegant.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
Kelson chooses performance, and turns out a showstopper that director Nia DaCosta renders in golden glory.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2026
Right now, the biggest showstopper is arguably a trophy-like wall festooned with 400 dire wolf skulls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
I always thought love was about the showstopper moments.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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