Impresario
[im-prə-SAR-ee-oh]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Italian, 18th century
1.
A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas.
2.
The manager of a musical, theatrical, or operatic company.
Examples of Impresario in a sentence
"My grandfather was a vaudeville impresario who produced and emceed touring variety shows."
"The impresario heard Sharon’s voice and invited her to join the chorus."
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