musical comedy

noun

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Both parlayed their success into Hollywood careers—Presley dominating musical comedies, and Boone starring in studio features like the sci-fi classic Journey to the Center of the Earth. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 New Zealand actor and comedian Jemaine Clement is having a moment thanks to recent reunion gigs for Flight of the Conchords, his musical comedy act with Bret McKenzie, and co-starring role in buzzy Disney+ relationship drama Alice & Steve. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Frankie stars in the musical comedy, a parody of the 1997 blockbuster Titanic set to a score of songs by Céline Dion. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 The festival will feature Black comedians in Chicago, ranging from improv to musical comedy. Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for musical comedy

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First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musical comedy was in 1765

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“Musical comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical%20comedy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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