as in director
a person who manages a performance (such as a concert or play)
It was the actor's dream to work under the renowned impresario.
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Recent Examples of impresario
My mother was the impresario of our outfits.
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Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The venue began life as the Hammerstein Theater, a legitimate house (that is, a home for hard-ticket theatrical productions) built by Arthur Hammerstein in honor of his father, the wealthy cigar maker turned theatrical impresario Oscar Hammerstein.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
In a tribute shared exclusively with Deadline, musical theater impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh has remembered Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, who has died at the age of 97.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 July 2025
At the center of the plot are Christian, an aspiring composer with new bohemian friends, and Satine, a classy courtesan who has risen to cabaret stardom at the Moulin Rouge, which itself is in financial trouble under its impresario, Zidler.
Complications ensue.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The venue began life as the Hammerstein Theater, a legitimate house (that is, a home for hard-ticket theatrical productions) built by Arthur Hammerstein in honor of his father, the wealthy cigar maker turned theatrical impresario Oscar Hammerstein.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
In a tribute shared exclusively with Deadline, musical theater impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh has remembered Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, who has died at the age of 97.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 July 2025
At the center of the plot are Christian, an aspiring composer with new bohemian friends, and Satine, a classy courtesan who has risen to cabaret stardom at the Moulin Rouge, which itself is in financial trouble under its impresario, Zidler.
Complications ensue.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresario
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The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency is not so fortunate, said Renee Pertile, early childhood director at the agency.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gunterman is immersed in local student journalism as the executive director of the Indiana High School Press Association and the faculty adviser of Franklin College's student newspaper.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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When Conveyor announced a $33 million expansion in North Little Rock in June, the company shifted from just being an electric drum motor distributor to a producer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Oct. 2025
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Prior to Disney’s involvement, Doctor Who had aired on and off for two decades without a big contribution from American co-producers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Impresario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresario. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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