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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Since 2013, the Teatro Real has been led by the Catalan impresario Joan Matabosch, who has a flair for balancing progressive ideas against conservative tastes while placating political overseers.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
And the impresarios and opera stars who drive the backstage story are all excellent, ably bringing comic relief to this dark tale.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Yeah Yeahs drummer Brian Chase as E Street’s Max Weinberg, and label impresario Jimmy Iovine as himself (that’s Iovine’s real voice screaming at Jon Landau over the phone) are a treat for rock fans.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
There's music impresario Bill Graham and William Randolph Hearst, the news tycoon.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
And the impresarios and opera stars who drive the backstage story are all excellent, ably bringing comic relief to this dark tale.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Yeah Yeahs drummer Brian Chase as E Street’s Max Weinberg, and label impresario Jimmy Iovine as himself (that’s Iovine’s real voice screaming at Jon Landau over the phone) are a treat for rock fans.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
There's music impresario Bill Graham and William Randolph Hearst, the news tycoon.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresario
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, former Marni creative director Francesco Risso was appointed creative director of casual wear brand GU, which is owned by Uniqlo’s Japanese parent company Fast Retailing.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the law is also an indicator of the poor health of the industry itself, as some producers look for a way to put the dream of that perfect vintage on hold.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Impresario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresario. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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