Ausstattungsstück

spectacle production; a lavishly staged show

noun OWS-shtat-oongs-shtuek Rare

Usage Note

Ausstattungsstück is a theater production notable above all for its elaborate sets, costumes, and special effects. The term carries a slightly commercial connotation, implying eye-catching spectacle over literary depth.

Examples

"Das Broadway-Musical galt in Deutschland als typisches Ausstattungsstück."

Natural Translation

The Broadway musical was regarded in Germany as a typical spectacle production.

Literal Translation

The Broadway-musical counted in Germany as a typical equipment-piece.

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