M-word
The M-word is like the devil’s ex-brother. It’s the thing you never say in a theater or you’ll curse the show’s luck and probably end up with a broken leg and a fire.
'Don't say it!' he screamed as the ghost of Macbeth haunted the stage.
The play failed so hard it deserved its own obituary.
The actor tripped over a prop and broke his leg during the final act.