: a theatrical production consisting typically of brief loosely connected often satirical skits, songs, and dances
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The dancers are part of the all-male revue known for their strip teases, based out of the Rio hotel and casino in Las Vegas.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
Though the Playhouse was not attached officially to the university, there was some cross-pollination, with Smith being much in demand as a cast member for student productions and revues at what was still then a largely male institution.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
The Thunder From Down Under revue will apparently gyrate and glisten in tandem with Shiners.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Elvira’s live show at Knott’s was a lot like a Las Vegas revue: flirty, spooky, and funny in her slapstick style.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
Though the Playhouse was not attached officially to the university, there was some cross-pollination, with Smith being much in demand as a cast member for student productions and revues at what was still then a largely male institution.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
The Thunder From Down Under revue will apparently gyrate and glisten in tandem with Shiners.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Elvira’s live show at Knott’s was a lot like a Las Vegas revue: flirty, spooky, and funny in her slapstick style.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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revue
noun
re·vue
ri-ˈvyü 
: a theatrical entertainment consisting usually of brief and often funny sketches and songs
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