jukebox musical

noun

: a musical that features popular songs from the past

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This will mark the second time that Lewis’ life has inspired a spin-off production, coming on the heels of the brief two-month spring 2024 Broadway run of The Heart of Rock and Roll, a jukebox musical revolving around the band’s catalog. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024 In a five-minute-long video open letter, Lewis — who won a Tony this year for her performance in the jukebox musical based on Alicia Keys’ work and upbringing — noted that the request comes solely from her, not the cast, crew or producers of the show. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024 Last month, it was announced that social media star Charli D’Amelio would be joining the cast for a three-month Broadway debut as Charmian, a dance-heavy role in the jukebox musical’s ensemble. —

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024 Enchanted!, a jukebox musical based on Pavement’s music. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jukebox musical

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jukebox musical was in 1993

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“Jukebox musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jukebox%20musical. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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