The Pirate Queen: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
The Pirate Queen tells the true story of Grace O’Malley, a 16th century Irish chieftain and pirate queen. 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.
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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.
Based On: Grania: She-King of the Irish Seas➝ by Morgan Llywelyn
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2007)➝
Licensing
The Pirate Queen is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Adventure, Based on a Book, Female Lead, Pirates, Prison, Royalty, Sung-Through, True Story, War
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Last Reviewed: March 5, 2026