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Flower Drum Song was the eighth musical by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is based on the 1957 novel, The Flower Drum Song, by Chinese-American author C. Y. Lee. It premiered on Broadway in 1958 and was then performed in the West End and on tour. It was adapted for a 1961 musical film.
- Chin Yang Lee
- 1957
Learn about the first Broadway musical with a primarily Asian American cast, adapted from C.Y. Lee's novel by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers. Listen to the original cast recording featuring songs like "I Enjoy Being A Girl" and "Love, Look Away".
A musical adaptation of C.Y. Lee's novel and film, Flower Drum Song explores the clash of cultures and traditions in 1960s San Francisco. Learn about the plot, characters, songs, and casting notes of this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
A musical about a young Chinese woman who flees to America and falls in love with a man who runs a Chinese theater. The web page provides a detailed summary of the plot, characters, songs and themes of the 2002 Broadway revival version.
Gliding Through My Memoree. Finale – Act One. Chop Suey. My Best Love. I Am Going to Like It Here (Reprise) Don’t Marry Me. Love, Look Away. The Most Filial Son. Like a God.
Learn about the 1958 musical Flower Drum Song, based on a book by C.Y. Lee, that explores themes of immigration, love, and identity. Find out the cast size, creative team, cast albums, and similar musicals.
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Learn about the plot and characters of Flower Drum Song, a musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein set in 1950s San Francisco. The show follows Mei-li, a Chinese opera singer, and her family as they face cultural clashes and personal conflicts.
