road show

noun
1.
a show, as a play or musical comedy, performed by a touring group of actors.
2.
an important motion picture, usually presented only twice daily on a reserved-seat basis and at increased prices.
3.
any traveling exhibit, as one promoting a company's products or a government program.
4.
Informal. any group traveling about the country for a specific purpose, as a political candidate together with his or her entourage.
Also, roadshow.
Origin
1905-10, Americanism

road-show

[rohd-shoh] /ˈroʊdˈʃoʊ/
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to road shows.
verb (used with object), road-showed, road-showing.
2.
to present as a road show.
Examples from the web for road show
  • His ensuing road show tour to promote his populist agenda has showcased his rapport with voters.
British Dictionary definitions for road show

road show

noun
1.
  1. a radio show broadcast live from one of a number of towns or venues being visited by a disc jockey who is touring an area
  2. the touring disc jockey and the personnel and equipment needed to present such a show: the Radio 1 road show will be in Brighton next week
2.
a group of entertainers, esp pop musicians, on tour
3.
any occasion when an organization attracts publicity while touring or visiting: an antiques road show, a royal road show
Idioms and Phrases with road show

road show

A tour made for a particular purpose, especially a political campaign. For example, It was primary season, and every would-be candidate was planning a road show. This term originated about 1900 for touring theatrical productions and in the mid-1900s began to be transferred to other endeavors.