Musical Comedy (Noun)
Meaning
A play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The new musical comedy on Broadway features a talented cast of actors, singers, and dancers.
- The classic film "Singin' in the Rain" is a beloved musical comedy starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.
- The musical comedy "The Producers" was a huge hit on Broadway and was later adapted into a successful film.
- The musical comedy "Hairspray" features a lively soundtrack and energetic dance numbers.
- The musical comedy "Mamma Mia" is based on the music of ABBA and features a star-studded cast.