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Throw a stage party (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cast

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This could be a double definition.

'throw a stage' is the first definition.
'cast' can be an answer for 'throw' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'a stage' bit.

'party' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for cast that I've seen before include "Dramatis personae" , "Select actors for play or film" , "Players < lose" , "Throw a fishing line" , "Allot parts in film, play" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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