jukebox musical

noun

: a musical that features popular songs from the past

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To be fair, this doesn’t feel or present like a typical jukebox musical. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 Yet if only one of his movies could have it, the jukebox musical is the right fit. Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 This enduringly popular jukebox musical is based on many ABBA hits. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Producers hinted that theatergoers will hear some of Megan Thee Stallion’s songs in the jukebox musical. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jukebox musical

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First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jukebox musical was in 1993

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“Jukebox musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jukebox%20musical. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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