jukebox musical

noun

: a musical that features popular songs from the past

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This jukebox musical strings along Neil Diamond’s chart-topping songbook to tell the story of the singer/composer’s journey from Brooklyn boy to iconic hitmaker. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Producers hinted that theatergoers will hear some of Megan Thee Stallion’s songs in the jukebox musical. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026 This jukebox musical stuffed with hits by The Four Seasons is back on the road to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 On Thursday morning, it was announced that Matthew Morrison would join the production as Bobby Darin, the legendary singer-actor, in the jukebox musical that follows the singer’s life throughout his rise, for a three-week engagement beginning April 1. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jukebox musical

Word History

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 7 Mar. 2026.

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