chorus boy
noun
: a young man who sings or dances in the chorus of a theatrical production (such as a musical or revue)
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This season, designers such as Celine, Bottega Veneta, and Jil Sander have all showcased sleek shoes that wouldn’t be so out of place at a dance studio or on a Broadway chorus boy.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
In his youth, the Columbia Pictures cofounder was a trolley conductor and chorus boy.
#242.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Hart is staying up till five in the morning picking up chorus boys.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
All eight performers are pressed into service constantly as chorus boys and girls, party guests, passers-by, celebrities and more.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
Old Hollywood stars including Vincent Price, Coral Browne, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Cyd Charisse, Alice Faye, and Dorothy Lamour were paraded across the stage by chorus boys and girls.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2024
One of its lead producers is from L.A., and ones of its chorus boys is quite popular among audience members with eyes.
—Craig Nakano, latimes.com, 9 June 2019
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
In his youth, the Columbia Pictures cofounder was a trolley conductor and chorus boy.
#242.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Hart is staying up till five in the morning picking up chorus boys.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
All eight performers are pressed into service constantly as chorus boys and girls, party guests, passers-by, celebrities and more.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
Old Hollywood stars including Vincent Price, Coral Browne, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Cyd Charisse, Alice Faye, and Dorothy Lamour were paraded across the stage by chorus boys and girls.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2024
One of its lead producers is from L.A., and ones of its chorus boys is quite popular among audience members with eyes.
—Craig Nakano, latimes.com, 9 June 2019
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“Chorus boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus%20boy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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