Flower Drum Song: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Flower Drum Song revolves around Mei-Li, a young refugee from China, who encounters a young man named Wang, who is working to keep the tradition of Chinese opera prominent. As Mei-Li finds the balance between traditional values and the desire for a new, American way of life, Flower Drum Song weaves together themes of immigration, love, and the quest for belonging.
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Musical Information
Musical Type
Cast
Music Genres
Musical Theatre
Acts
Two Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
USA (California)
Themes
Creative Team
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book: David Henry Hwang, Joseph Fields
Based On: The Flower Drum Song➝ by C.Y. Lee
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1958)➝
Licensing
Flower Drum Song is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
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