nonmusical
Americanadjective
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Some of the best bits of “Carole King” are those that give nonmusical readers insight into the creative ferment of the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
Of the nonmusical local acts, Sides is excited to see Malacarne, the experimental dance and performance ensemble born from choreographer Alice Gosti.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
But as a TV critic since before flat screens, I have seen at least a few of these “special musical episodes” mounted in otherwise nonmusical series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
“Mockingbird,” one of the rare nonmusical productions to realistically anticipate a long stay on Broadway, has been playing since late 2018 at the Shubert Theater, which has 1,435 seats.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
With the exception of breakout commercial hits with popular titles such as the recently restarted “To Kill a Mockingbird,” nonmusical plays almost always face unfavorable odds for Broadway longevity.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2021
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