revue

noun

re·​vue ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce revue (audio)
: a theatrical production consisting typically of brief loosely connected often satirical skits, songs, and dances

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Starring Saved by the Bell alum Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi Malone, Showgirls follows her outrageous journey through the Las Vegas revue scene. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Lamb’s Players Theatre presents this all-new song revue of the musical history of the 1970s. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 There have been seasons with as many as three musicals, and until last year, there were also original dance revues by the stop/time dance company. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025 There are so many possibilities for what a live Muppet Broadway show could look like: a Muppet Show–style musical revue! Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revue

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French reveue review — more at review

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revue was in 1872

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“Revue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revue. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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revue

noun
re·​vue ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce revue (audio)
: a theatrical entertainment consisting usually of brief and often funny sketches and songs

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