star turn
Headline act moment
A star turn is the most prominent or impressive performance in a show, or by extension, the person who delivers it.
Originally theatrical, the term now applies broadly to any standout moment or performer that dominates an event or production.
Her star turn in the second act brought the audience to its feet.
The CEO's star turn at the conference overshadowed all other speakers.
Spectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- top billingPremiere credit position
- leading rolePrincipal character's part
finale · curtain call · debut · premiere · encore · recital · solo · feature
Supremely accomplished performer
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- prima donnaTemperamental, self-important person
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
prodigy · leading lady · leading man · headline act · showman · showwoman · scene-stealer · crowd-pleaser
Extended audience applause
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
plaudits · tribute · adulation · recognition · praise · commendation · laurels · standing ovation
showstopper
Spectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- top billingPremiere credit position
leading role · finale · curtain call · debut · premiere · encore · recital · solo · feature · centerpiece
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- prima donnaTemperamental, self-important person
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
soloist · prodigy · leading lady · leading man · headline act · showman · showwoman · scene-stealer · crowd-pleaser · matinee idol
ovation
Extended audience applause
accolades · plaudits · tribute · adulation · recognition · praise · commendation · laurels · standing ovation · rave reviews
- theatricstheatrics, dramatics, melodrama, histrionics, theatricality
- spotlightspotlight, center stage, limelight, main attraction, focal point
- star vehiclesvanity project, one-man show, one-woman show, biopic, leading role
- Performance Termsencore, curtain call, standing ovation, debut, farewell tour
- actingacting, act, performing, playacting, actor
- theaterplays, stage, play, onstage, acting
star turnbit part
Small acting role
extra · walk-on · supporting role · spear carrier · minor role
star, turn, stars, starred, starring, starry, stardom, starlet, starlight