music theatre

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

“Luther” star Idris Elba revealed that without a grant from The Prince’s Trust when he was 17, he would not have been able to join the National Youth Music Theatre, which launched his career.

From Seattle Times

In the evening, starting at 20:00 BST, The Coronation Concert will showcase the country's diverse cultural heritage in music, theatre and dance.

From BBC

He entered the National Youth Music Theatre as a teenager and formed a heavy metal band at 16, just years before his transition to pop music because the opportunity was too good to pass up.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

“Bowie’s radical innovations across music, theatre, film, fashion, and style — from Berlin to Tokyo to London — continue to influence design and visual culture and inspire creatives from Janelle Monáe to Lady Gaga to Tilda Swinton and Raf Simons,” he said.

From Seattle Times