musical

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Winner of four Tony Awards for best musical, director and choreography, this musical is a high energy show in the genre of "Hairspray" and "Grease."

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or capable of producing music: a musical instrument.
  2. adjective Characteristic of or resembling music; melodious: a musical speaking voice.
  3. adjective Set to or accompanied by music: a musical revue.
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  • Winner of four Tony Awards for best musical, director and choreography, this musical is a high energy show in the genre of "Hairspray" and "Grease." —  Greeley Tribune - Top Stories
  • The zenith of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical was achieved by star Gene Kelly in
  • Written by Teddy Hayes -- an American crime writer who lives in London -- the musical is a campy behind-the-scenes look at the Obama campaign. —  Chicagoist
  • Rehearsing for a musical has been a learning experience for Haley. —  Fremont Tribune News Articles
  • Tickets for the musical are available by calling (212) 307-4747 or by visiting the Lunt-Fontanne box office at 205 West 46th Street. —  Playbill.com : News
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  1. from F. Spanish Portuguese musical = Italian musicale, from New Latin *musicalis, from Latin musica, music: see music.
 

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