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monodrama

noun

Definition of monodrama

as in tragicomedy

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Recent Examples of monodrama In her performance of Francis Poulenc’s operatic monodrama La Voix Humaine (The Human Voice), Hannigan turned that problem — and many more — into an advantage with a couple of technological aids. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 At the end of mountain stages, a delicious monodrama always unfolds. — Thomas Curran, Time, 8 Aug. 2023 The monodrama by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin propels Comer stunningly into the tale of a crackerjack barrister who prides herself on getting offenders off. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022 Based on a monodrama by Jean Cocteau, the 1959 piece delves into the emotional state of Elle (She), whose lover of five years has left her. — Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2021 In its heyday, City Opera was a home for Argento’s richly expressive music, and the upcoming performance will include two of his monodramas. — The New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2017

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Noun

Carys made her professional stage debut in June, playing Nina in Anton Chekhov’s tragicomedy The Seagull in Brooklyn.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
That’s what appears to be the case with Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, who first met in 1992 on the set of romantic tragicomedy Jamón Jamón.

— Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026

Definition of tragicomedy

Noun

Clearly influenced by Berger, Yoon develops the idea London introduced with only rough-hewn melodrama over a century before, that a precocious enough dog might offer a unique window onto human character.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
As always, the ass-kickin’ melodrama begins and ends with our Mother Lioness, Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of melodrama

Noun

Early loves his creation, enough to spin an entire psychodrama around her, one that will bring her high and low.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Part adult-film fever dream, part technicolor psychodrama, these cult favorites have ‘wtf’ written all over them, in the best way possible.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of psychodrama

Noun

The former’s status as a non-comedy comedy has been processed ad nauseam, but Margo makes for a more interesting case as a new show.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
The next year, Pastore starred opposite Annabella Sciorra, Ron Eldard and future Sopranos star Aida Turturro in the comedy romance True Love.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of comedy

Noun

Oscar winner Moore plays a shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
This placed it more in the category of a new musical, which also meant needing to educate Broadway audiences about the subculture.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of musical

Noun

The novelty of a concrete pier was celebrated in a September 1909 gala opening, with a playlet starring Queen Santa Monica and Rex Neptune.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The playlets each have from one to three actors in them and are each inspired by, but not about, a different painting.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2024

Definition of playlet

Noun

Still, there’s no way to know if this docudrama will actually reveal what happened between the two women or if Earle will want to keep that close to her vest.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, a three-part docudrama hosted by the Loki star that will premiere July 22 on the network at 9/8c and July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu.

— Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 June 2026

Definition of docudrama

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