But he showed his talent for musical comedy in his early work with Stephen ... Last in this alphabetical list, but certainly not least, the woman who tickles our funny bones also loves to tickle ...

Movie musicals and musical comedies can sometimes be considered too schmaltzy, too kitsch, or even get branded as too unrealistic (because people don't break out in song in real life?).

There's a musical lineup teeming with big-name artists, local acts on the rise and festivals, plus comedians for every sense of humor. By no means complete, our list below offers a multitude of ...