Meaning & Definition of word "Impresario"

Impresario

/ɪm.prɪˈzɑː.ri.oʊ/

noun:

  • 1. A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or other theatrical performances.
    • Example: The impresario was known for bringing world-class talent to the small town’s cultural scene.
  • 2. A person who takes on the responsibility of promoting or producing events, especially in the performing arts.
    • Example: As an impresario, she managed several famous orchestras and ensured their success in Europe.
  • 3. A promoter of a particular kind of entertainment or event.
    • Example: He was a successful impresario in the 1920s, launching numerous vaudeville shows across the country.

Etymology

From Italian 'impresario', meaning undertaker, from 'impresa', meaning enterprise or undertaking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

theater impresario:

A person who manages theatrical productions.

concert impresario:

A person who organizes and promotes concerts.

artistic impresario:

A person who supports and organizes artistic performances.

Related Words

producer:

A person responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of a production.

promoter:

A person who promotes activities or events, especially in entertainment.

Slang Meanings of impresario