cabaret show

A couple enjoys a lively cabaret show at a dinner theater.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A live entertainment performance: "cabaret show" refers to a theatrical or musical performance, typically held in a nightclub, restaurant, or bar, featuring a variety of acts such as singing, dancing, comedy, and drama, often in an intimate setting where the audience may sit at tables and eat or drink.

Usage Examples

• (A live performance with singing, dancing, and comedy in a nightclub setting.)
• (A regular entertainment performance in a dining establishment.)

Advanced Usage

• "to put on a cabaret show": to organize and present such a performance.

  • The theatre group decided to put on a cabaret show to raise funds for charity. (To stage a variety-style entertainment event.)

• "cabaret-style seating": seating arranged around small tables, typical for such shows.

  • The venue uses cabaret-style seating so guests can enjoy dinner while watching the cabaret show. (Table seating that allows eating during the performance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cabaret (n): the venue or the general concept of such entertainment.

  • We went to a cabaret last night. (The place where a cabaret show is held.)

• Cabaret singer (n): a performer who sings in a cabaret show.

  • She is a famous cabaret singer known for her emotional ballads. (A singer specializing in cabaret performances.)

Synonyms

• Revue: a theatrical show with songs, dances, and sketches, often satirical.
• Floor show: a live entertainment performance in a nightclub or restaurant.
• Variety show: a show featuring multiple types of acts (singing, comedy, dance).

Related Idioms

• "Cabaret atmosphere": a lively, informal, and intimate setting typical of such shows.
  • The small club had a wonderful cabaret atmosphere, with the audience close to the stage. (A cozy, interactive environment for live entertainment.)