jukebox musical
noun
: a musical that features popular songs from the past
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web While the couple enjoys their visit to the mediterranean, the actor is also said to be planning his next project: the 1970s jukebox musical Sailing, according to Deadline. 
Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 16 July 2022 The jukebox musical comedy will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of 1970s musicians discovering the smooth sounds and lifestyle from yacht rock. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2022 Conan was in attendance for a performance of & Juliet, a buzzy new jukebox musical currently running in Toronto, after a successful West End stint. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 11 July 2022 After expanding her musical output to Broadway with her 2019 Tony Award-winning jukebox musical Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette will soon explore a new sonic territory: meditation music. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2022 The $85 million jukebox musical sequel earned another $4.8 million (-17%) sixth weekend gross. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 Illumination's $85 million jukebox musical should earn around $19.51 million (-13%) in weekend two for a $90 million 12-day cume. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022 Aspiring writer Ewan McGregor is warm for nightclub singer Nicole Kidman’s form in Baz Luhrmann’s frenetic 2001 jukebox musical set in late 19th century Paris. Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022 The jukebox musical, set is in the 1950s, is based on the music of Elvis Presley. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2022 See More
Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 16 July 2022 The jukebox musical comedy will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of 1970s musicians discovering the smooth sounds and lifestyle from yacht rock. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2022 Conan was in attendance for a performance of & Juliet, a buzzy new jukebox musical currently running in Toronto, after a successful West End stint. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 11 July 2022 After expanding her musical output to Broadway with her 2019 Tony Award-winning jukebox musical Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette will soon explore a new sonic territory: meditation music. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2022 The $85 million jukebox musical sequel earned another $4.8 million (-17%) sixth weekend gross. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 Illumination's $85 million jukebox musical should earn around $19.51 million (-13%) in weekend two for a $90 million 12-day cume. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022 Aspiring writer Ewan McGregor is warm for nightclub singer Nicole Kidman’s form in Baz Luhrmann’s frenetic 2001 jukebox musical set in late 19th century Paris. Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022 The jukebox musical, set is in the 1950s, is based on the music of Elvis Presley. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1993, in the meaning defined above