Martin Guerre: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Martin Guerre revolves around Martin Guerre, a young man who leaves his village to fight in a war. Years later, a stranger claiming to be Martin returns to the village and is accepted by Martin’s family and community. However, doubts begin to arise about the stranger’s true identity. Martin Guerre explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the complexity of human relationships.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1996)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Semi-Biography
Setting: 1500s / France
Creative Team
Music/Book: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics/Book: Alain Boublil
Lyrics: Edward Hardy, Stephen Clark
Based On: The Return of Martin Guerre➝ (1982 film)
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (1997)
Cast Albums
Licensing
Martin Guerre is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝ | Musicnotes➝
Tags
1990s, Based on a Movie, British, Semi-Biographical, Sung-Through, True Story, Two-Word, War
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026