Musicals

/ˈmjuːzɪkəlz/ noun

Definition

Theatrical productions that combine acting, dialogue, and songs to tell a story, where the music is essential to the plot.

Etymology

From Latin 'musica' (the art of music) plus the English suffix '-al' (relating to) plus '-s' (plural). The musical theater genre emerged in the late 19th century, blending operetta with more modern storytelling.

Kelly Says

Did you know that the Broadway musical 'The Lion King' has been seen by over 100 million people worldwide? That's more than the population of most countries! The power of combining music with storytelling seems to touch something deep in human hearts across all cultures.

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