Word of the Day: Passerelle
In the theatrical sense.
Noun
passerelle (plural passerelles)
A gangplank or platform used to board or leave a large yacht.
A semicircular ramp or catwalk that extends from the stage of a theater around the orchestra pit.
At its peak, “Hamilton” charged $998 for the very best seats during holiday weeks, and at one point a revival of “Hello, Dolly!” charged $998 for front row seats, which allowed fans of Bette Midler the possibility of being brushed by her glove as she strolled along a passerelle.
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