take the stage

idiom

: to walk onto the stage
The band took the stage and the concert began.

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While the singalong began with cast members, a brief pause allowed for two of the actor's daughters, Olivia and Emilia, to take the stage. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 On Sunday, Salsa de la Soul and the International Raggae Allstars will take the stage. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025 Sunday with Karol will see the Colombian superstar cap each week with Anyma presenting his Æden project, while Young Thug, Kaskade, Laufey, Iggy Pop, FKA Twigs, and a slew of other major performers will also take the stage. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter will first take the stage for a conversation with sports reporter Sarah Spain before performing at the event, which goes down Oct. 28-30 at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, California. Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

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