revue
noun
re·vue ri-ˈvyü 
: a theatrical production consisting typically of brief loosely connected often satirical skits, songs, and dances
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Mary Jonke, a close friend since age 7, assists with the eight, 90-second wardrobe changes incorporated in the Cher revue. 
Mary Compton, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 This year, the fair returned with new attractions, such as the Pork Chop revue and the Cool Zoo. Sarah Raza, Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 In the second act, these scattershot remembrances have been refashioned into a revue. New York Times, 27 July 2022 Carroll first starred on Broadway in 1955 in the musical revue Catch a Star! Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2022 The satirical revue is scheduled to run July 13 to August 21, 2022. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 Enjoy songs by The Marvelettes, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Gladys Knight, all performed by the hottest new all-female Motown revue. Noel Cody, Essence, 30 June 2022 The revue was conceived and arranged by Rob Fisher. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2022 The musical revue is a decades-old tradition at the theater company, intended to showcase the talents of all of the students that participate in the organization. Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2022 See More
Mary Compton, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 This year, the fair returned with new attractions, such as the Pork Chop revue and the Cool Zoo. Sarah Raza, Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 In the second act, these scattershot remembrances have been refashioned into a revue. New York Times, 27 July 2022 Carroll first starred on Broadway in 1955 in the musical revue Catch a Star! Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2022 The satirical revue is scheduled to run July 13 to August 21, 2022. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 Enjoy songs by The Marvelettes, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Gladys Knight, all performed by the hottest new all-female Motown revue. Noel Cody, Essence, 30 June 2022 The revue was conceived and arranged by Rob Fisher. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2022 The musical revue is a decades-old tradition at the theater company, intended to showcase the talents of all of the students that participate in the organization. Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Middle French reveue review — more at review
First Known Use
1872, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
revue
noun
re·vue ri-ˈvyü
: a show in a theater consisting usually of short and often funny sketches and songs
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