Name for the covering/roof

[natalia.kyrch]

Is there a special word to describe the covering/roof circled in white?




Image source: https://www.alamy.com/stephen-colbe...theater-new-york-city-usa-image331225704.html

 

[Ostap]

It's called a marquee.

Marquee (structure) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Rover_KE]

Yes, it is.

marqee

a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars

(Macmillan)

 

[SoothingDave]

As shown, on a theater, it is a marquee. Every aspiring star wants to see their name on the marquee.

 

[probus]

I agree it's a marquee. And (at least in AmE) an awning is retractable and usually made of canvas, but a marquee is permanent.