Brigadoon: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Brigadoon tells the tale of two American tourists, Tommy and Jeff, who stumble upon the mysterious Scottish village of Brigadoon, which only appears once every hundred years. Tommy is captivated by the village and falls in love with a local girl named Fiona. However, he soon learns that if anyone from the outside world stays in the village, it will vanish forever. Brigadoon is a celebration of romance, the power of love, and the magic of a place beyond reality.


Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through the following links, we may earn a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure for more info.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1947)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Fantasy / Romance

Setting: Scotland / NYC


Creative Team

Music: Frederick Loewe

Lyrics/Book: Alan Jay Lerner


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1947)➝

Studio Cast (1957)➝

Television Cast (1966)➝

Studio Cast (1999)➝

New York City Center Cast (2017)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1940s, Fantasy, Golden Age, Magic, One-Word, Original, Romantic, Weddings


Similar Musicals

If you’re looking to discover new shows, here are some musicals like Brigadoon.

Finian’s Rainbow

Flahooley

Three Wishes for Jamie


Return to the complete A-Z musicals list »