“Break a leg” is an expression we’ve all heard a million times—but where does it come from exactly? What is break a leg's meaning? After all, it doesn’t exactly make sense to say “break a leg” when ...
“Break a leg” is a phrase that means “good luck.” It’s typically said to actors before they go on stage for a performance, particularly on opening night. It’s not limited to performers, though; you ...
As they say in the beloved musical Funny Girl, “people who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” I have always believed that being bitten by the theater bug is one of the greatest gifts I ...
Pennsylvania (KDKA) — We say break a leg to wish someone luck before a big show, but a Washington County high school theater student literally broke her leg less than two weeks before opening night.
The phrase "bite the bullet" tends to describe a moment when someone might have been apprehensive about making a decision — then ultimately decides to go for it. One might "bite the bullet," for ...
About two hours before opening night this semester, I was at physical therapy telling my PT about my show. As I limped out, she tried to wish me luck but caught herself; “Actually, I feel like I ...
A brand new show celebrating all things theatrical. Be among the first to see it. They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, ...