dog town

English

Etymology

See try it on the dog.

Noun

dog town (plural dog towns)

  1. (theater, colloquial) A town at which a play is performed for a less important audience to gauge the likelihood of general success.
    • 1917, W. J. Thorold, ‎Arthur Hornblow, ‎Perriton Maxwell, Theatre Magazine (volume 25, page 42)
      He's rehearsing his first-born for a dog-town opening next week.
    • 1923, The Drama (volumes 14-15, page 91)
      And speaking of Mr. Sloan, I note that he believes Chicago is taking New Haven's place as a dog-town.
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