Recent Examples on the WebRick Moranis played the lead in the big-screen adaptation of the dark musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors, alongside fellow comedians like Steve Martin, Jim Belushi and John Candy and stars including Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Ellen Greene and Michelle Weeks.—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 The satirical musical comedy also starred Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, Gabriel Mann, Paulo Costanzo and Missi Pyle.—People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 In 1980, Lawrence appeared in the smash musical comedy The Blues Brothers as the titular brothers’ agent.—Victoria Edel, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 The King gave the watch to the actress as a token of affection after their work together on the 1967 musical comedy.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent halfway around the world to spread the Good Word.—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2024 When Kai was less than 3 months old, Knapp began filming the hit musical comedy film Pitch Perfect.—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023 The 2024 musical comedy stars Rice, Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Auliʻi Cravalho, Avantika, Bebe Wood and Christopher Briney.—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024 Montell is known for starring opposite Rod Taylor in the 1956 sci-fi feature World Without End and with Dean Martin in the musical comedy Ten Thousand Bedrooms.—Ew Staff, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
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