musicalize
verb (used with object)
to write or produce a musical version of (a book, play, etc.).
musicalization
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a word derived from
musicalize.
Example Sentences
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And Lincoln Center Theatre revived “My Fair Lady,” the 1956 musicalization of Shaw’s play, with an Eliza who walks out on her maker in the final scene.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 17, 2018
It’s easy to see why these films scream out for musicalization: they already have one foot planted in fantasy, with characters whose lovingly accentuated quirks render them slightly larger than life.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 6, 2017
For the third year running, the Public’s season will open with the musicalization of a classic, staged for free at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2015
“Charlie” would be the second musicalization of a Roald Dahl book to reach Broadway.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 1460
Arthur Hammerstein plans a "musicalization" of Alice in Wonderland.
From Time Magazine Archive
