The Pirate Queen: Musical Info & Synopsis

---

Synopsis:

The Pirate Queen tells the true tale of Grace O’Malley, an Irish chieftain and pirate queen who lived in the 16th century. Set against the backdrop of Ireland’s struggle for independence, Grace learns to navigate love, loyalty, and the challenges of being a female leader in a male-dominated world. The Pirate Queen is a sweeping epic that celebrates the indomitable spirit of a legendary Irish heroine.

---

Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Adventure

Setting: 1500s / England, Ireland, At Sea

---

Creative Team

Music/Book: Claude-Michel Schönberg

Lyrics: John Dempsey

Lyrics/Book: Alain Boublil, Richard Maltby, Jr.

---

Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2007)➝

---

Resources

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝

---

Tags

2000s, Based on a Book, Biography, Female Lead, Pirates, Royalty, Sung-Through, True Story, War

---

Similar Musicals

If you’re looking to discover new shows, here are some musicals like The Pirate Queen.

Amazing Grace

---

Return to the complete A-Z musicals list »

---