Maggie Flynn: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Maggie Flynn tells the story of Maggie, an Irish woman dedicated to running a home for Black children orphaned by the Civil War. However, Maggie’s life takes a turn when her husband abandons her to join the circus. After Maggie finds love again with Colonel John Farraday, and the two become engaged, her ex-husband reappears, determined to win back his wife. Maggie Flynn is an exploration of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of love amidst adversity.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)

Cast: Large (20+ Roles)Child Roles

Genre: Drama / Historical

Setting: 1860s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, George Weiss

Book: Morton DaCosta


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1968)➝


Licensing

Maggie Flynn is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1960s, Dramatic, HistoryTrue Story, Two-Word, War


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