Musical Theatre

Definition of Musical Theatre as it relates to Entertainment, Live Entertainment

Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The story and emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. It is a vibrant and engaging form of live entertainment, offering audiences the unique opportunity to experience storytelling through a dynamic fusion of music, choreography and narrative. Originating from the world of theatre, it has evolved to become a distinct genre in the realm of live entertainment, standing alongside other forms such as concerts, comedic shows, and dance performances. Musical theatre distinctly embodies the essence of entertainment and live entertainment by providing an immersive, real-time experience that captivates viewers through the power of live performance and the emotive draw of music.

Child Hierarchical Categories

[Broadway Shows]

[Childrens Theatre]

[Comedy Musicals]

[Drama Musicals]

[Fantasy Musicals]

[Historical Musicals]

[Jukebox Musicals]

[Musical Revues]

[Opera Shows]

[Regional Theatre]

[Theatre Festivals]

Note
  • [MusicalTheatreEducation.com] Youth theatre education | MT Ed | United States
  • [dramagroups.com] Drama Groups - AmDram - Amateur Theatre, Amateur Dramatics Theatre, Amateur Musical Theatre, Amateur Dramatic Groups, amdram, Drama Societies, Drama Schools, Drama Clubs, Theatre Schools, - Music, Plays, Productions, Shows, Performance, Actors, Acting, Auditions, Costumes, Props, Dance, Songs, Theatre
  • [Tuts.com] Houston Musical Theatre | Theatre Under the Stars | TUTS
  • [occt.org] Childrens Musical Theatre | Orange County Children's Theatre
  • [hayestheatre.com.au] Hayes Theatre Co | See musical theatre differently
  • [bamt.net] Homepage | Bath Academy of Musical Theatre
  • [nytg.com] New York Theatre Guide - New York Musicals Plays
  • [LostBaggage.org] Lost Baggage Musical Theatre
  • [NewYorkCityTheatre.com] New York City Theatre: Broadway Shows, Musicals, Plays, Concerts in 2025-2026
  • [MusicalsforChildren.com] Children's Musical Play Scripts | Opening Act Theatre Company Publishing
  • [yoep.org] Children's Musical Theatre Singing Lessons | YOEP | United States
  • [mtpv.org] Musical Theatre Ponte Vedra
  • [namt.org] National Alliance for Musical Theatre
  • [nsmt.org] NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE - OFFICIAL WEBSITE - Musicals, concerts and kids shows
  • [muny.com] The Muny - America's Oldest and Largest Outdoor Musical Theatre
  • [jimmyawards.com] Home | The National High School Musical Theatre Awards
  • [Musical.org] Musical Theatre West
  • [ContemporaryDrama.com] Contemporary Drama is a leading publisher of plays and musicals for Christmas, middle schools, high schools, and community theatre.
  • [Arcadians.net] The Arcadians Musical Theatre Company
  • [theatrebythesea.com] Theatre By The Sea - Broadway quality musicals and kid's shows
  • [wow.org.uk] WOW! Musical Theatre for Young People in Witham since 1996
  • [nmte.org] New Musical Theatre Exchange
  • [dmtc.org] DMTC - Davis Musical Theatre Company
  • [ccmt.org] Contra Costa Musical Theatre
  • [sgmt.org] Home - St George Musical Theater
  • [kmtb.net] Kinder Musical Theater in Berlin e.V. – Verein fr Bhnenausbildung und Freizeitgestaltung von Kindern und Jugendlichen
  • [yaa.org] Musical Theater Training in Maryland DC - Young Artists of America
  • [getintotheact.org] Childrens Theater, Lewisville Musicals, Events in Lewisville, Play Tickets The ACT
  • [omyt.org] Youth Musical | South Jordan | Oquirrh Mountain Youth Theater
  • [mtca.com] MTCA - Musical Theater College Auditions
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