rehearsal
Noun
Meaning
The act of rehearsing; recital; narration; repetition; specifically, a private recital, performance, or season of practice, in preparation for a public exhibition or exercise.
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he missed too many rehearsals
a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding
A "backstage" performance, a so-called "private rehearsal" without an audience occurred on July 22, 1969.
According to the DVD commentary for Saturday Night Fever, the producers intended to use the song "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs in the rehearsal scene between Tony and Annette in the dance studio, and choreographed their dance moves to the song.
Actors have the luxury of at least 3 weeks of rehearsal, and audiences see better shows.
Allen, p. 276 Critical reception On the day of the premiere, The New York Times, whose correspondent attended the dress rehearsal the day before, warned, "The music is not up to the standard of Sir Arthur Sullivan.