take the stage

idiom

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

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Two music stars will take the stage at Sundance to honor an icon. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026 All first-time nominees will be part of the gala, in which Sabrina Carpenter has also been confirmed to take the stage for a performance. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 Bell will take the stage on Sunday, March 1, live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026 Post Malone will take the stage at Bud Light's Post Malone & Buddies during Super Bowl week, marking his return to the Big Game scene after last year's electric New Orleans performance. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

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“Take the stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20stage. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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