Miss Saigon: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Miss Saigon follows the romance between an American GI named Chris and a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. Their lives become intertwined in the chaos of the Vietnam war and its aftermath, as they face separation, struggle, and sacrifice. Amidst the turbulent times, Miss Saigon is an exploration of love, loss, and the personal consequences of war.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1989)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Drama / Historical
Setting: 1970s / Thailand, USA (Georgia), Vietnam
Creative Team
Music: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics: Alain Boublil, Richard Maltby, Jr.
Based On: Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini
Cast Albums
The Definitive Live Recording (2014)➝
Licensing
Miss Saigon is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing Options
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Child Role, Dramatic, Epic, History, Immigration, Megamusical, Political, Popular, Sung-Through, Teen Role, Tragedy, Two-Word, War, Weddings
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Last Reviewed: March 9, 2026