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The directorial debut from the Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids star is an Aussie musical comedy set in a small outback town that appears to have the energy to be a potential Muriel’s Wedding or Strictly Ballroom-style indie breakout.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
So the musical comedy style helps carry that through musical drama, where singing and dancing do play a role.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Last year, Hewson starred in John Carney’s musical comedy Flora and Son which was acquired by Apple.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
And Rebel Wilson’s The Deb, a musical comedy set in rural Australia, will close TIFF.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1765, in the meaning defined above
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“Musical comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical%20comedy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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