street theater
noun
: drama dealing with controversial social and political issues that is usually performed outdoors
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Known for its interactive blend of music, art and theatrics performed by three bald, blue men, Blue Man Group has become a hit with tourists and locals alike since its humble beginnings as street theater performed by creators Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
The protesters’ former allies inside the Democratic establishment aren’t likely to tolerate much more of the disruptive street theater the party has increasingly relied on to motivate parts of its base and intimidate elite institutions into line rather than persuading people of their case.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
Six of the film’s main protagonists were present, treating the crowd on the Croisette to a live street theater performance during their stay in Cannes.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 May 2024
In the western city of Lviv, for example, more than 200 Christmas and New Year’s activities, including the street theater skits on Christmas Day, were organized under the new calendar.
—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2023
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
The protesters’ former allies inside the Democratic establishment aren’t likely to tolerate much more of the disruptive street theater the party has increasingly relied on to motivate parts of its base and intimidate elite institutions into line rather than persuading people of their case.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
Six of the film’s main protagonists were present, treating the crowd on the Croisette to a live street theater performance during their stay in Cannes.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 May 2024
In the western city of Lviv, for example, more than 200 Christmas and New Year’s activities, including the street theater skits on Christmas Day, were organized under the new calendar.
—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2023
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“Street theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/street%20theater. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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