early show

Afternoon theater screening

An early show is a performance or screening scheduled earlier in the day than usual, typically in the afternoon or early evening rather than at night.

Movie theaters and venues often offer early shows at reduced prices: We caught the early show to avoid the crowds.

The term also refers to a television program broadcast before primetime hours.

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