Maggie May: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Maggie May tells the story of Patrick Casey, a sailor who falls in love with Maggie May Duffy, a tough yet vulnerable woman with a reputation as a prostitute. Against the backdrop of labor struggles, class conflict, and the pulse of a changing city, their love affair is both passionate and doomed. Maggie May is a portrait of love, loyalty, and the fight for dignity in a hard-edged world.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Cast Size: 14+
Setting: England (Liverpool)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Lionel Bart
Book: Alun Owen
Cast Albums
Licensing
Maggie May is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
Tags
1960s, British, Dramatic, Rock & Roll, Romantic, Tragedy, Two-Word, Work
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026