Refers to the genre of musical theatre or film. Often used in compounds like ミュージカル映画 (musical film) or ミュージカル俳優 (musical actor).
A new musical opens next month.
She auditioned for a musical.
The theater troupe staged a new musical.
We went to watch a musical as a family.
He is performing in a famous musical.
musical show
musical play
musical box; music box