take the stage

idiom

: to walk onto the stage
The band took the stage and the concert began.

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However, due to scheduling delays earlier in the evening, Hill reportedly did not take the stage until 2:30 A.M., with her set ending around 3:37 A.M. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025 In December, Vick will take the stage in Atlanta to discuss the multiple acts that led him to leadership. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 July 2025 The Essence Festival has taken responsibility for a Lauryn Hill performance that saw the hip-hop legend take the stage at 2:30 in the morning. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 Each day, a new lineup of stars will take the stage to spill behind-the-scenes secrets, discuss the impact of reality TV on culture, and explore what's next for the industry. Essence, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

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