List of Musicals Set In 1940s

Bright Star

Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the early 20th century.

Allegiance is inspired by the personal experiences of George Takei (who also starred in the original production), telling the story of the Kimura family, Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II.

City of Angels

City of Angels is a musical that cleverly interweaves two plots: the real world of a writer, Stine, attempting to adapt his detective novel into a screenplay, and the fictional world of his creation, 1940s Los Angeles, inhabited by his detective character, Stone.

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A Christmas Story: The Musical is based on the 1983 film of the same name, which in turn was inspired by Jean Shepherd's semi-autobiographical short stories.

Betty Blue Eyes

Betty Blue Eyes is set in post-WWII England, at a time when the country is gripped by austerity and rationing.

Evita

Evita is a musical that follows the life of Eva Perón, the wife of Argentine president Juan Perón, from her humble beginnings to her rise to become the First Lady and spiritual leader of Argentina.

South Pacific

South Pacific is set on an island in the South Pacific during World War II and centers around two parallel love stories that are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.

Kiss Me, Kate

Kiss Me, Kate is a musical about a production of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director and star, and his leading lady and ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi.

Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard is a compelling story of romance, ambition, and the dark side of Hollywood.

List of Musicals Set in 1940s