take the stage

phrase

: to walk onto the stage
The band took the stage and the concert began.

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Afterwards, Austrian writer-director Marie Kreutzer will take the stage for her drama Gentle Monster, joined by actress Léa Seydoux. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 At $30 per share, all cash, just hours before Sarandos and Peters were set to take the stage at the UBS building in Manhattan. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Prior to the Atlanta concert Saturday, it was revealed Sheeran would take the stage closer to his usual set time as a then-unannounced artist had filled the opening act slot. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026 Local bands Dance Gavin Dance and Oleander will also take the stage. — Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

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