stage manager

NOUN

impresario

Synonyms

STRONG

director sponsor

WEAK

showperson

Example Sentences

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He’s been a studio sound engineer, a studio manager, a stage manager, a drum tech and a crew chief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

“Hello, bands,” shouts an impatient stage manager, “Who is playing with the London Symphony Orchestra?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

West began his career in entertainment as an assistant stage manager at the Wimbledon Theatre.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

At DanceAfrica, N’Goma is a stage manager; Normadien is assistant stage manager.

From New York Times • May 23, 2024

I figure she must be the stage manager in charge of running the show.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein