The spectacle of contemporary life; (also) an entertainment taking as its subject matter current events and interests.

A light theatrical entertainment comprising a series of short (usually satirical) sketches, comic turns, songs, etc.; (also) an elaborate musical…

In plural. A theatrical revue with glamorous female performers. Also: the showgirls in such a revue. Frequently in the titles of such revues as Ziegf…

Originally and chiefly U.S. = revue, n. 1a.

A light theatrical entertainment of this kind.

a form of documentary theatre consisting of a series of short political or social scenes, readings, etc., intended to illuminate topical events…

(The name of) a form of continuous entertainment incorporating elements of variety and revue presented at the Windmill Theatre in London, between…