Miss Saigon: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
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.
Creative Team
Music: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics: Alain Boublil, Richard Maltby, Jr.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1989)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1970s / Vietnam, Thailand, USA (Georgia)
Links
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Cast Albums
The Definitive Live Recording (2014)➝
Tags
1980s, Mega Musical, Popular, Rom-Dram, Sung-Through, War, Weddings
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