Variety shows

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television genre characterized by a series of specialty acts such as music, dance, comedy, magic, acrobatics and ventriloquism

type of comedic talk show, airing late at night

thumb|Show-girl (La ) in at Scala Theatre, Wagenstraat, The Hague; by [[Isaac Israëls, 1920s ]]

touring act

television program

drag performer show

live radio variety show

thumb|A poster showing the chorus line|chorus girls of a 1900 extravaganza. An extravaganza is a literary or musical work (often musical theatre) usually containing elements of Victorian burlesque, and pantomime, in a spectacular production and characterized by freedom of style and structure. The term is derived from the Italian word stravaganza, meaning extravagance. It sometimes also has elements of music hall, cabaret, circus, revue, variety, vaudeville and mime. Extravaganza came, in the 20th century, to more broadly refer to an elaborate, spectacular, and expensive theatrical production.

subgenre of variety show from South Korea

US television program

Super–Vocal () is a Chinese reality television created and produced by Hunan TV and iQiyi. It is a singing competition focused on classically trained singers, singing both operatic and musical pieces. It features 36 male singers, with six winners after a total of 100 days of training and filming. "Super-Vocal" Season 1 premiered on November 2, 2018, while Season 2 premiered on July 19, 2019.

children's charity

2026 TV special revival of The Muppet Show (1976–1981)