In 1965, songwriter Do Nhuan premiered Co Sao (Lady Sao), the first opera to weave Vietnamese revolutionary music into its score. More than six decades later, Viet Nam’s musical theatre has produced a range of distinctive works that carry their own artistic imprint. Yet for the genre to truly flourish, it still requires a coordinated ecosystem—one that can nurture talent, professionalise production, and sustain long-term growth.