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	In [[show business]], a '''guest appearance''' is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a [[musician]] or [[actor]]) in an event such as a [[music record]] or [[concert]], [[Performance\|show]], etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a '''guest artist'''.<ref>{{cite book \|title= The Dance Encyclopedia \|url= https://archive.org/details/danceencyclopedi00chuj \|url-access= registration \|first1= Anatole \|last1= Chujoy \|first2= Phyllis Winifred \|last2= Manchester \|year= 1967 \|publisher= [[Simon & Schuster]] \|page= [https://archive.org/details/danceencyclopedi00chuj/page/434 434] \|chapter= Guest Artist}}</ref> In [[performance art]], the terms '''guest role''' or '''guest star''' are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a [[celebrity]]. The latter is often also credited as '''special guest star''' or '''special musical guest star''' by some production companies.		In [[show business]], a '''guest appearance''' is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a [[musician]] or [[actor]]) in an event such as a [[music record]] or [[concert]], [[Performance\|show]], etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a '''guest artist'''.<ref>{{cite book \|title= The Dance Encyclopedia \|url= https://archive.org/details/danceencyclopedi00chuj \|url-access= registration \|first1= Anatole \|last1= Chujoy \|first2= Phyllis Winifred \|last2= Manchester \|year= 1967 \|publisher= [[Simon & Schuster]] \|page= [https://archive.org/details/danceencyclopedi00chuj/page/434 434] \|chapter= Guest Artist}}</ref> In [[performance art]], the terms '''guest role''' or '''guest star''' are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a [[celebrity]]. The latter is often also credited as '''special guest star''' or '''special musical guest star''' by some production companies.

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{{short description|Participation of an outsider performer in an event or a movie}}
{{redirect2|Featuring|Guest star|the astronomical term|Guest star (astronomy)|other uses|Feature (disambiguation)}}
{{original research|date=April 2018}}
{{use mdy dates|date=February 2014}}
In [[show business]], a '''guest appearance''' is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a [[musician]] or [[actor]]) in an event such as a [[music record]] or [[concert]], [[Performance|show]], etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a '''guest artist'''.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Dance Encyclopedia |url= https://archive.org/details/danceencyclopedi00chuj |url-access= registration |first1= Anatole |last1= Chujoy |first2= Phyllis Winifred |last2= Manchester |year= 1967 |publisher= [[Simon & Schuster]] |page= [https://archive.org/details/danceencyclopedi00chuj/page/434 434] |chapter= Guest Artist}}</ref> In [[performance art]], the terms '''guest role''' or '''guest star''' are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a [[celebrity]]. The latter is often also credited as '''special guest star''' or '''special musical guest star''' by some production companies.

In [[pop music]] and [[hip-hop]], such guests are often referred to as '''featured artists''' or featured guests. Such a performer may be annotated in credits or even in song titles by the abbreviation ''feat.'' or further abbreviation ''ft.''; or by the word ''with'' or abbreviation ''w/''.

In a [[TV series]], a '''guest star''' is an actor who appears in one or a few episodes (sometimes a [[story arc]]). In some cases a guest star may play an important recurring character and may appear many times in a series, despite not being a member of the main cast; they may ultimately be asked to join the main cast if their role continues.

The specific [[credit (creative arts)|credit]] and [[billing (performing arts)|billing]] given to a given performer—"starring," "guest star," "special guest star," "also starring," etc.—is a matter negotiated between the production and the performer or their agent.

In nonfiction [[radio]] and [[television shows]], a guest star is a guest on the show who is a celebrity or other noteworthy interviewee or commentator.

== Classical performance arts ==
Guest appearances have been known in [[theatre]], [[ballet]], and [[classical music]] for centuries, with guests both from the home country and from abroad. The advent of [[air transport]] has made this practice much more practical and global.<ref name=laine>{{cite news |url= https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E03EFD9163BF935A15754C0A967948260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all |title= The Ballet Star as Guest Artist |first= Barry |last= Laine |author-link=Barry Laine |work= [[The New York Times]] |date=July 26, 1981}}</ref>

In classical music, guest [[orchestra conductor]]s are a common practice.

Guest artists should not be confused with touring groups, troupes, orchestra, or even individual artists, although the distinction may be blurred. In the case of touring, their act is independent in itself, while the guest takes part in the act of the resident staff.

The duration of involvement of a guest artist may vary, from separate short-term acts with fees per concert to fixed temporary [[contract]]s for several seasons.

== Contemporary music ==

In the early days of the [[pop music]] industry the [[band (music)|bands]] were relatively stable units, and while guests were not uncommon, they were seldom given credits on album covers. For example, [[Eric Clapton]] was not credited in print for his guitar performance in the release of "[[While My Guitar Gently Weeps]]" of [[the Beatles]]. Gradually guest appearances have become a fully credited staple of music industry. The custom of guest appearance has become especially prominent in [[rap music]], and this influenced [[rock music]]ians as well.<ref name=aust>{{cite news |url= http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22799180-16947,00.html |title= Voices Find Gilt by Association |first= Mark |last= Edwards |date= November 22, 2007 |work= [[The Australian]] |access-date= January 7, 2008 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090301191527/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22799180-16947,00.html |archive-date= March 1, 2009 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

To have a guest star on a record, a [[production coordinator]] must in many cases obtain permission from the [[record label]] of the guest and make sure that proper credits are delivered to the host record label. Often credits appear in the form "''Artist name'', courtesy of ''Record Label name.''"<ref>{{cite book |first= Bobby |last= Borg |year= 2003 |title= The Musician's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music Business |isbn= 0-8230-8357-8}}</ref>

== Reasons for guest appearances ==
A common reason for guest appearances is to draw attention to an act by including a contemporary celebrity. ''Vice versa'', stars of other generations near the end of their [[career arc]]s may choose to perform.<ref name=aust />

In rap, mutual and multiple guest starring was recognized as a way to diversify the performance.<ref name=aust />

In theatre and ballet, guest appearances diversify actors' repertory and experience under different choreographers, and give more acting opportunities. Even for established stars prestigious overseas engagements increase their home status. Conversely, a guest star benefits the receiving troupe, bringing new inspiration and technique. Audience would welcome diversity, and theatrical business benefits as well: theatre connoisseurs will come to see the same piece with a new star.<ref name=laine />

== Drawbacks ==
Commercialization of guests policy may also have negative consequences. Local theatres may limit the growth opportunities for their performers in favor of guests. Sometimes rehearsal times are inadequate to fully integrate the home and guest styles. Touring increases physical load on an actor. It is also associated with multiple stress factors: from [[jet lag]]s to close calls due to unanticipated travel delays.<ref name=aust />

With a television series, the appearance of a special guest star, or depending on an overabundance of guest star appearances to the frustration and demerit of the regular cast of the series, could mark the moment when a series "[[Jumping the shark|jumps the shark]]"; that is, a doomed attempt to reverse a decline in popularity.<ref>{{cite web |work= Jump the Shark |title= Special Guest Star |url= http://www.jumptheshark.com/forum/Special-Guest-Star/30 |access-date= October 21, 2008}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Cameo appearance]]
* [[Guest character]]
* [[Guest host]]

== References ==
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