Dressing the House (Q23361)
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When a piece is not going too well, the box-office manager sends complimentary tickets to “dead-heads,” a list of whom is kept at the theatre. These tickets are often marked “Evening dress essential,” hence, dressing the house.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dressing the House | When a piece is not going too well, the box-office manager sends complimentary tickets to “dead-heads,” a list of whom is kept at the theatre. These tickets are often marked “Evening dress essential,” hence, dressing the house. |
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Dressing the House (English)
When a piece is not going too well, the box-office manager sends complimentary tickets to “dead-heads,” a list of whom is kept at the theatre. These tickets are often marked “Evening dress essential,” hence, dressing the house. (English)
1923
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