Yank!: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Yank! follows the journey of Stu, a young man who joins the Army and discovers love amidst the chaos of war. As Stu navigates the challenges of military life, he falls for a fellow serviceman named Mitch. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of a society grappling with issues of identity and sexuality. Yank! explores themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the courage to be true to oneself in the face of adversity.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)

Cast Size: 12

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1940s / USA (California, Midwest)


Creative Team

Music: Joseph Zellnik

Lyrics/Book: David Zellnik


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2014)➝


Resources

Sheet Music: New Musical Theatre➝


Tags

2000s, DramaticLGBTQ+, One-Word, War


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