noun
contemporary drama; modern play
Refers to theatrical works set in the present day or dealing with modern themes, as opposed to historical or classical drama.
今月の公演は現代劇です。
This month's performance is a contemporary drama.
時代劇 refers to period dramas, often set in the Edo period or earlier, while 現代劇 is set in modern times.
Compound of 現代 (げんだい, 'modern, present day') and 劇 (げき, 'drama, play').