extended run
Long theatrical engagement
An extended run is a performance engagement—usually theatrical, musical, or cinematic—that continues beyond its originally scheduled dates due to popular demand.
A Broadway show with an extended run has proven its commercial success.
The term applies to any prolonged engagement: The film's extended run kept it in theaters through the holidays.
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- long haulProlonged difficult undertaking
- streakUnbroken series
- winning streakConsecutive successes over time
- lengthyOf excessive duration
prolonged · duration · stamina · endurance · second wind · sprint · stretch · continuation · stint · jog · theater · hit show · Broadway · performance · showing · sold out · standing room · season
- show businessactors, actresses, directors, producers, entertainers
- showtimesshowtimes, showtime, curtain time, time slot, matinee
- theaterplays, stage, play, onstage, acting
- theater experiencesplay, musical, opera, ballet, drama
- Show Timesshowtime, matinee, evening show, opening night, closing night
- success indicatorssold out, rave reviews, critical acclaim, gold medal, award winner
extended runlimited engagement
Show with predetermined closing
limited run · one-night stand · closing night · flash in the pan · trial run
extended runlimited engagement
Show with predetermined closing
farewell performance · special engagement · final performance
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