We asked two language historians: Where does "break a leg" come from? Here's how the phrase became the ultimate good-luck charm.

What is the history of break a leg? Apparently, actors are a superstitious lot, and saying “good luck” in the theater is considered bad luck. So where does the phrase break a leg come from?

We say break a leg to wish someone luck before a big show, but a Washington County high school theater student literally broke her leg less than two weeks before opening night. Talented students ...

Some theater history buffs think "break a leg" might be a cousin of the German phrase "Hals- und Beinbruch," which means "neck and leg break." ...

Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories We say 'break a leg' and 'bite the bullet' almost without thinking, but where did these expressions come from?

Where Does “Break a Leg” Come From? Well-wishers should always replace the phrase “good luck” with its theatrical substitute “break a leg.” According to Steppenwolf Theatre Company ...

Samira Mighty, who featured on Love Island 2018 season, performed in Mamma Mia! and Dreamgirls on the West End in 2017. She ...

Barely There Theatre’s To Leer at Lear continues at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 – 5th Avenue in Moline, Thursday through ...

Pennsylvania (KDKA) — We say break a leg to wish someone luck before a big show, but a Washington County high school theater student literally broke her leg less than two weeks before opening ...