society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > the theatre or the stage > [verb (intransitive)] > begin season or tour (2)
intransitive. Of a play or film: to begin to be presented to the public; to start a run. Cf. to come off 11 at phrasal verbs 1. Now somewhat rare.
intransitive. Of an actor: to begin a season, tour, or run; to make a debut; (of a play, film, etc.) to be performed or shown for the first time…