The Desert Song: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
The Desert Song is a musical operetta inspired by the true story of the 1925 uprising of the Riffs. As tensions rise between the French forces and the Riffs, the heroic Pierre Birabeau learns to navigate his dual identity while pursuing romance with the independent Margot Bonvalet. The Desert Song unfolds with romance, adventure, and political intrigue against the backdrop of the desert landscape.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1926)
Cast Size: 15+
Setting: 1920s / Africa (Northern)
Creative Team
Music: Sigmund Romberg
Lyrics/Book: Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel
Cast Albums
Licensing
The Desert Song is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1920s, Adventure, Classical, Legit, Operetta, Romantic, True Story, War
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Last Reviewed: March 9, 2026