musical comedy

noun

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Rachael Leigh Cook, who starred as the titular Riverdale rocker in the 2001 movie, recently addressed the idea of a potential sequel or reboot of the musical comedy, which was written and directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026 This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Kelly premiered her larger statement ring in several scene-stealing moments during the filming of High Society, the musical comedy that marks Kelly’s final performance before leaving Hollywood for royal life in Monaco. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 The 1992 film is remade as a musical comedy with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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