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Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The sung-through show — which tells the story of America's birth through a modern lens set to a score of hip-hop, R&B, pop and traditional show tunes — became an instant sensation upon its debut, ushering in a whole new generation of musical theater fans.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The closest comparison might be to show tunes—but for a one-woman play that’s gone 19 years without a curtain call.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Around this time, Lehrer began composing show tunes, which would become the basis of his songwriting prowess.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2025
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The sung-through show — which tells the story of America's birth through a modern lens set to a score of hip-hop, R&B, pop and traditional show tunes — became an instant sensation upon its debut, ushering in a whole new generation of musical theater fans.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The closest comparison might be to show tunes—but for a one-woman play that’s gone 19 years without a curtain call.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Around this time, Lehrer began composing show tunes, which would become the basis of his songwriting prowess.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for show tune
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“Show tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20tune. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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