Edwardian Musical Comedy was a popular British theatrical genre from the 1890s through the early 1910s that blended operetta traditions with witty dialogue, romance, and lavish spectacle. Pioneered by producer George Edwardes at Daly’s Theatre, these shows featured catchy, accessible songs, glamorous chorus numbers, and light satirical plots that reflected contemporary society. They served as a key bridge between 19th-century operetta and the development of the modern musical.