ten-twenty-thirty

noun

variants or ten-twent-thirt

ˈ⸗ˈtwentˈthərt

: a cheap and typically melodramatic theatrical entertainment

also : a theater or touring company offering such entertainment

Word History

Etymology

so called from the prices in cents of seats

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