performing arts
noun
: types of art (such as music, dance, or drama) that are performed for an audience
a high school for the performing arts
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Catch a performance at the historic Landmark Theatre, a 1928 movie palace turned performing arts venue known for its opulent architecture and Broadway shows.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
While critics have been cool thus far, Academy voters are likely to pick up on the film’s sophistication, which Garrett teased out from years in the performing arts and film industry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
But what about South Florida’s two major performing arts theaters?
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The international contingent comprises 51 exhibitors from France, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong, joined by 67 Taiwanese companies across film, TV, animation, publishing, comics, performing arts and gaming.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Since its inception in 1988, the Rose Bowl has been awarded annually by the Critics’ Circle to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the performing arts.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Beyond her music, IDeli Napi is deeply invested in the performing arts.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
During the performing arts season, arts editor Jim Higgins recommends promising music, dance and theater productions to see in the coming month.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Broadway Babies and Kids (BBK), a performing arts school and leadership incubator in California, aims to address these challenges.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
While critics have been cool thus far, Academy voters are likely to pick up on the film’s sophistication, which Garrett teased out from years in the performing arts and film industry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
But what about South Florida’s two major performing arts theaters?
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The international contingent comprises 51 exhibitors from France, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong, joined by 67 Taiwanese companies across film, TV, animation, publishing, comics, performing arts and gaming.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Since its inception in 1988, the Rose Bowl has been awarded annually by the Critics’ Circle to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the performing arts.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Beyond her music, IDeli Napi is deeply invested in the performing arts.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
During the performing arts season, arts editor Jim Higgins recommends promising music, dance and theater productions to see in the coming month.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Broadway Babies and Kids (BBK), a performing arts school and leadership incubator in California, aims to address these challenges.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Performing arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing%20arts. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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