revue
UK: rɪˈvjuː | US: rɪˈvjuː
n. A theatrical show consisting of skits, songs, and dances, often satirizing current events or trends.
The word revue originates from French, where it literally means "review" or "seen again." It evolved in the 19th century to describe a type of entertainment that "reviews" or parodies contemporary culture through performances. The morpheme re- (again) combines with vue (seen), reflecting the show's nature of revisiting and commenting on popular themes.
The comedy revue cleverly mocked political scandals of the year.
She starred in a Broadway revue featuring jazz and tap numbers.
The troupe’s revue became famous for its witty social commentary.
We attended a satirical revue that poked fun at modern technology.
His career began in Parisian cabarets, where he wrote sketches for revues.