show girl—
1. a chorus girl in a musical comedy; an actress in a nightclub show:
- He found it hard to believe that she was an actress, and a show girl at that.
2. a woman employed in the showrooms of dress-makers, shops, etc., to show off clothes:
- Not the least interesting thing about these parades is that among the show girls are many well-known titled heiresses.
showman—
1. the producer of a play or other theatrical show:
- Cole credits his management skills in part to legendary producer David Merrick, dubbed “the abominable show man.”
2. a man who performs in a public show or spectacle:
- Some young musicians who have established themselves in the first rank are excellent showmen.
3. (pejor.) a man who performs in sports, politics, etc. with a display of pose and affectation:
- He is a consummate political showman whose critics say he has more style than substance.