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 .
[ 1905-10, Amer. ]