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stage greeting; in-person appearance by cast and crew at a screening or performance
An event where the director, actors, and other members of a film, play, or other production appear in person on stage to greet the audience, typically before or after a screening.
A staple of Japanese film and theater promotion. At a 舞台挨拶, cast and crew typically introduce the work, share behind-the-scenes stories, and interact with the audience. These events are hugely popular, and tickets for screenings with 舞台挨拶 often sell out immediately.
Common collocations
- 舞台挨拶に登壇する: to appear on stage for a greeting
- 舞台挨拶付き: with a stage greeting included
- 初日舞台挨拶: opening-day stage greeting
- 舞台挨拶を行う: to hold a stage greeting
Cultural note
Particularly common in anime film releases and live-action films featuring popular actors. Fans sometimes travel across the country to attend 舞台挨拶 events.