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musical

[myoo-zi-kuhl] / ˈmju zɪ kəl /


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There’s nothing at all modest about Amber Liekhus’ musical talent.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Born in the north-western English town of Warrington in 1946, Curry landed his first acting job after university, appearing in the 1968 London production of the rock musical Hair.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Their musical voices were marked by the sound and logic of his, and yet are clearly distinct.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

However, it wasn’t until she secured the lead role of Sophie in the musical film “Mamma Mia” that she truly became a household name, taking center stage in her first major lead role.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

From commercial music—pop and rock to jazz, from folk songs to national songs, religious and holiday songs, and multicultural music—children hear the rhythms, melodies, and harmonies that make up their musical environment.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

As modern musicals go, this is a low-key affair.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

She starred in films alongside Alec Guinness, Fred Astaire and Peter O'Toole and appeared in musicals in New York and London.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Davies, who made the Strictly Come Dancing final last year, has had other roles in musicals, including Pretty Woman and 9 to 5.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

But his wish list of non-woke repertory, which also included Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, draws on an attachment that predates his entry into national politics: Broadway musicals.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Ms. Washington’s big into theater—she always directs the musicals up at the high school—and loves it when kids turn their presentations into performances.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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