star billing
Headliner's prominent placement
Star billing is the prominent placement of a performer's name in advertising, credits, or promotional materials, indicating they are the lead or most important attraction.
When someone receives star billing, their name appears first, largest, or most conspicuously—above the title or ahead of other cast members.
She finally got star billing after years of supporting roles.
The practice reflects both commercial value and artistic status in entertainment.
Widely recognized public figure
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- marqueeTheater entrance canopy
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- A-listTop celebrity ranking
household name · icon · legend · megastar · luminary · renown · acclaim · eminence
Prominently displayed or included
- principalChief school administrator
- premierFirst in importance
- foremostHighest in importance
- highlightMost notable part
showcase · main attraction · centerpiece · headline act · credit sequence · opening credits · title card · marquee name
Theater entrance canopy
- playbillTheater performance listing
- programPlanned sequence of actions
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- standing ovationApplause while risen
premiere · opening night · Broadway · West End · leading role · stage presence · showstopper · theatrical
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
A-list · household name · icon · legend · megastar · luminary · renown · acclaim · eminence · red carpet
featured
Prominently displayed or included
highlight · showcase · main attraction · centerpiece · headline act · credit sequence · opening credits · title card · marquee name · featured player
marquee
Theater entrance canopy
- playbillTheater performance listing
- programPlanned sequence of actions
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
standing ovation · premiere · opening night · Broadway · West End · leading role · stage presence · showstopper · theatrical · drama
- film creditsopening credits, director, closing credits, producer, end credits
- movie postersone-sheet, half sheet, vintage poster, original poster, standee
- theater financebox office, ticket sales, ticket prices, ticket pricing, producers
- Theater Postersplaybills, Broadway posters, promotional art, logo design
star billinguncredited
Not formally recognized
extra · bit part · minor role · walk-on · extra credit
star, billing, stars, starred, starring, starry, stardom, starlet, starlight