The word passerelle is a French word that means " footbridge" or " gangway." In the theatre, it refers to a small catwalk that extends from one side of the stage to the other, passing in front of the orchestra pit. Besides increasing the total stage area, this

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allows performers to be closer to the audience.

Notable examples

One of the most prominent uses of a passerelle has been in the Broadway productions of the

musical Musical is the adjective of music. Musical may also refer to: * Musical theatre, a performance art that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance * Musical film and television, a genre of film and television that incorporates into the narr ...

Hello, Dolly!. Notably, the show's memorable title song is staged – in part – on the passerelle. Hello Dolly! (2017 Revival)

References

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