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A celebration of the joy and laughter that can be found, even in the darkest of times

Christine Dwyer and the cast of Goodspeed Opera House production; Direction and Dramaturgy by Mary Francis Moore; Choreography by EJ Boyle; Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt; Costume by Emily Rebholz; Lighting by Japhy Weideman; Sound by Jay Hilton; Hair and Wig by Tommy Kurzman; Photo by Diane Sobolewski

Maggie

By Matt Murray

Book & Lyrics by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray

Music by Johnny Reid, Matt Murray and Bob Foster

Meet Maggie, a Scottish single mother of three boys. Set between 1954 and 1976, MAGGIE tells the inspirational tale of a fiery school cleaner living in the mining town of Lanarkshire Scotland. After suffering an unthinkable loss, Maggie must rely on her strength, sense of humour and fiercely loyal group of friends to raise her boys and protect them from the harsh and ever-changing world around them. Based on a true story, MAGGIE features a soul-stirring score by award-winning recording artist Johnny Reid. A tribute to Johnny’s Granny and the people of an almost forgotten generation, this exciting new musical is a celebration of family, community and the joy and laughter that can be found, even in the darkest of times.

Production History

Maggie began its development through the Canadian Music Theatre Project, where it underwent a series of workshops and presentations, culminating in a 90-minute production by Sheridan College students in 2019. The world premiere was staged at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton, Ontario, in the spring of 2023. The production then toured to the Confederation Centre of the Arts, headlining the 2023 Charlottetown Festival season, followed by a run at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.

Building on its Canadian success, Maggie made its U.S. premiere at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut, in the summer of 2024.

A studio cast recording is available on all major streaming platforms.

Production Facts

  • Winner - 11 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards (including Best Musical)

  • Winner - 7 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards (including Best Musical)

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