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music theatre

British

noun

a modern musical-dramatic work that is performed on a smaller scale than, and without the conventions of, traditional opera

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And after the fall of Assad, a cultural event with talks about cinema, music, theatre and performances was held at Beit Farhi, a historic house in the heart of Damascus's Jewish quarter.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025

“Bowie’s radical innovations across music, theatre, film, fashion, and style — from Berlin to Tokyo to London — continue to influence design and visual culture.”

From Washington Post ● Feb. 23, 2023

The most eclectic of music theatre composers was not only a gifted wordsmith and lyricist, but also had a truly original compositional voice.

From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2021

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From The Guardian ● Apr. 20, 2020

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