Maggie May: Musical Info & 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+

Genre: Romantic Drama

Setting: England (Liverpool)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Lionel Bart

Book: Alun Owen


Cast Albums

Original London Cast (1964)➝


Licensing

Maggie May is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Europe Licensing Options

Tags

1960s, British, Romance, Rock & Roll, Tragedy, Two-Word


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