Pins and Needles: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Pins and Needles is a musical revue that emerged during the Great Depression, offering a unique blend of social commentary, humor, and musical entertainment. The show presents a series of sketches and musical numbers that satirize and celebrate the struggles and triumphs of working-class individuals. Pins and Needles is a snapshot of the era, exploring themes of labor rights, social justice, and the human experience during challenging times.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1937)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Satire
Format: Revue
Setting: USA
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Harold Rome
Book: Arthur Arent, Marc Blitzstein, Emmanuel Eisenberg, Charles Friedman, David Gregory, Arnold Horwitt, John La Touche, Joseph Schrank
Cast Albums
Licensing
Pins and Needles is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1930s, Political, Revue, Satirical
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Last Reviewed: March 8, 2026
