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blockbuster musical

[/ˈblɒkbʌstər ˈmjuːzɪkəl/]
nounpl: blockbuster musicals
musical de grande sucesso
1. A highly successful and commercially popular theatrical musical production that achieves massive audience appeal and box office returns
Hamilton became a blockbuster musical that revolutionized Broadway and popular culture.
Hamilton tornou-se um musical de grande sucesso que revolucionou Broadway e a cultura popular.
2. A musical theater production with big budgets, elaborate staging, star power, and wide appeal designed to attract large audiences
The Lion King is one of the most successful blockbuster musicals of all time.
O Rei Leão é um dos musicais de grande sucesso mais bem-sucedidos de todos os tempos.
NYC Slang
Broadway smash
Synonyms
hit musicalsmash hitbox office successmajor musical productionBroadway blockbuster
Antonyms
flop musicalunsuccessful musicalbox office failureindie musical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
musical de grande sucesso
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
musical bombado
Informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
musical blockbuster
Direct English term often used in entertainment industry
Portugal
musical de êxito
Standard formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the jackpot (referring to financial success)
sell out (performing to packed houses)
take the stage by storm
break box office records
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