Farcical operas are comedic plays featuring musical compositions that can be classified as light operas. Some synonyms for farcical operas are comic operas, comic operettas, vaudeville productions, light-hearted musicals, and satirical plays. These synonyms describe productions that aim to entertain audiences with jokes, hilarious situations, and witty lyrics often making use of exaggeration and parody. They often feature a satirical narrative or pokes fun at contemporary society. Farcical operas have been popular since the early 19th century, and they have crafted a niche for themselves in the theatrical tradition. Their humorous content and catchy musical scores have continued to captivate audiences all over the world.