Martin Guerre: Musical Info & 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: Pre-Contemporary (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
Cast Albums
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝ | Musicnotes➝
Tags
1990s, Biographical, British, Sung-Through, War
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