German word

Revue

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈvyː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounvariety show

Example

Heute Abend sehe ich eine Revue.

I'm seeing a variety show tonight.

Illustration for Revue (variety show)

More examples

Die berühmte Sängerin hatte früher in einer Revue begonnen.

The famous singer had earlier started out in a variety show.

Core concept

A theater program strings together many brief performances into one flowing evening of entertainment.

Common phrases

  • eine Revue sehen

    see a variety show

  • in einer Revue auftreten

    perform in a variety show

Similar words

Kritik: A written or spoken judgment about the merits of an event or work.
Rezension: A critical review of a book, film, or theatrical production.
Aufführung: The presentation of a play or musical work before an audience.
Show: A public entertainment featuring songs, acting, or similar performances.

Definition in German

Revue ist eine Bühnenunterhaltung, die aus mehreren kurzen Nummern wie Liedern, Tänzen und Sketchen besteht.

Word origin

French revue originally referred to a review or inspection and later became the name of this theatrical form before German adopted the word.

Usage tips

  • German Revue normally means this stage genre, while an assessment or critical review is usually eine Rezension.

Other meanings

  • revuenoun

Opposites

  • Dramadramanoun
  • Trauerspieltragedynoun

Related words

  • Revueprogrammvariety-show programnoun
  • Revuekünstlervariety-show performernoun
  • revueartigvariety-show-styleadjective

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