theater-core

Noun

theatercore (uncountable)

1. Music that blends theatrical, dramatic, and Broadway-style elements with modern pop or rock; it often features grandiose arrangements, narrative-driven lyrics, over-the-top vocals, or a cinematic feel.
   • Bands like Panic! at the Disco, Fun., The Dresden Dolls, and Tally Hall are famous for their theatercore aesthetic because they have heavily incorporated cabaret, vaudeville, and dramatic storytelling into pop-rock structures.