Miss Saigon: Musical Info & 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, the musical explores themes of love, loss, and the personal consequences of war.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1989)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Setting: 1970s / Vietnam, Thailand, USA (Georgia)
Creative Team
Music: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics: Alain Boublil, Richard Maltby, Jr.
Cast Albums
The Definitive Live Recording (2014)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Child Role, Historical, Immigration, Mega Musical, Popular, Rom-Dram, Sung-Through, Tragedy, War, Weddings
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