Add a solid cast, one actor from this country, another from that, throw in an imposing physical production.

A solid cast manages to hold the tension taut for most of the 110 minutes.

"La Bohème" opened last month with a solid cast.

But the company did field a solid cast.

The critic praised Delany, saying that she is "always interesting to watch" and called the rest of the cast "equally solid".

She's supported by a solid, justifiably confident cast without a single weak link.

But whatever the sonic problems, it was clear virtually from the start that the Met had assembled a solid, respectable cast of mostly young singers.

Itamar Kubovy has directed a solid cast that keeps the story flowing.

Hammerstein was part of the solid supporting cast.

They benefited from a solid, consistent and well-matched cast.