stage play
noun
: a play that is written to be performed on a stage
She's currently adapting a stage play for the big screen.
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While she's only seen as a shadow in the stage play, the upcoming film will give her a more prominent role.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
For now, the Netflix movie and the eventual stage play will have to sate his fans.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2025
After the incident, Song was dropped from two dramas currently in production — The Defects and SBS’ The Winning Try, as well as the stage play Shakespeare in Love.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
In 2015, Perry came into conflict with the live theatrical performance labor union Actors’ Equity by not signing a contract with them for his stage play Madea on the Run and instead casting non-union actors.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
For now, the Netflix movie and the eventual stage play will have to sate his fans.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2025
After the incident, Song was dropped from two dramas currently in production — The Defects and SBS’ The Winning Try, as well as the stage play Shakespeare in Love.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
In 2015, Perry came into conflict with the live theatrical performance labor union Actors’ Equity by not signing a contract with them for his stage play Madea on the Run and instead casting non-union actors.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stage play
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“Stage play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20play. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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