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musical theater

American  
[myoo-zik-uhl thee-i-ter] / ˈmju zɪk əl ˈθi ɪ tər /

noun

musical theaters plural
  1. a genre of dramatic production incorporating music, singing, and dance.


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That “I Am Frankelda” is a musical is due in great part to Roy’s love of musical theater.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

Whichever show ultimately takes the prize, the season seemed like a flashing warning sign indicating that, at the risk of being a wolf-crying boy, the commercial musical theater continues sliding toward life-support levels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

We can learn so much through music, books, films, musical theater and gaming.

From Science Daily May 22, 2026

Though she had zero theatrical experience, not even in a high school musical, theater is what came to mind.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

The school offers three levels—Theater 1, 2, and 3—along with a class in musical theater.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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