Synonyms and antonyms of General words for performances in American Thesaurus

act (noun)

a short performance by a comedian, magician, or other performer

appearance (noun)

an occasion when you are on television or in a play, movie, concert, etc.

booking (noun)

an arrangement made by a performer to perform at a particular place and time in the future

command performance (noun)

a special performance of a show, play, or movie given for a king, queen, or president

curtain raiser (noun)

a short performance that is put on before a more important one

debut (noun)

the first time that a performer or sports player appears in public

display (noun)

a performance that is intended to entertain people

double bill (noun)

a movie or theater show that consists of two movies or performances one after the other

double feature (noun)

a movie show that consists of two movies one after the other

draw (noun)

an event or performer that a lot of people will come to see

exhibition (noun)

used in a positive way to talk about a performance

first night (noun)

theatre the night when a play or show is publicly performed for the first time

floor show (noun)

a performance by singers or dancers in a club, bar, etc.

fly-by (noun)

American a flyover by airplanes

flyover (noun)

American an occasion when several airplanes fly close together for people to watch as part of a ceremony or air show

happening (noun)

informal an informal event or performance that the public can take part in

matinee (noun)

an afternoon performance of a play, movie, etc.

one-night stand (noun)

a play, concert, etc. that is performed for only one night in a particular place

opening night (noun)

the first night that a play or other entertainment is performed or shown

pageant (noun)

a play, concert, or other performance based on a historical or religious story

performance (noun)

the act of performing a play, dance, or other form of entertainment

premiere (noun)

the first public performance of a play or a movie

presentation (noun)

a performance of a play or other entertainment

production (noun)

a movie, play, television or radio program, CD, etc., especially when you are talking about the way it is created and performed

pyrotechnics (noun)

an impressive and exciting performance or show of skill

reboot (noun)

a reworking or relaunch of something such as a movie or TV series from the past

revival (noun)

a new performance of something that has not been performed for a long time, such as a play

set piece (noun)

a performance or action that is planned very carefully

show (noun)

a performance, especially in a theater

showstopper (noun)

a performance that is so good that the audience interrupts the show with applause

spectacle (noun)

an exciting and impressive public event or performance

spectacular (noun)

mainly journalism a large and impressive public event or performance

staging (noun)

a particular production of a show

swan song (noun)

the last performance, speech, or work in the career of a well-known person

theatricals (noun)

performances in a theater