get the show on the road (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to ask someone to hurry up!
• To start doing something immediately.

Examples:

1. I have to get to the class at 15:00 and this is 14:45. There is only 15 minutes left. Let’s get the show on the road.
2. After months of pre-production, the director was eager to get the show on the road and start filming the new blockbuster.
3. The cast and crew are ready; it’s time to get the show on the road and begin shooting the movie.
4. We’ve finalized all the details, so now it’s time to get the show on the road and capture the first scenes of the film.