showroom

A showroom is a permanent enclosed space used to present an entertainment show. Sometimes it will be customized for a particular show; for example, the Las Vegas Hilton showroom used for the rock opera Starlight Express was customized by pouring concrete ramps onto its stage area and in the seating area. Some showrooms are used daily, while others are only used when a performer is booked to perform. In some cases, a showroom is leased to a performer, who then retains all income rather than being paid by the showroom owner. China's exports of ceramic sanitaryware (including showroom) in the 11 months to November 2005 soared 47 percent from the same period in 2004, closely mirroring the 50 percent average growth rate the industry has registered since 2001. This year will be no different as more suppliers focus on expanding their business overseas, particularly in high-end markets such as the US and the EU.