Pins and Needles: Musical Info & 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: Revue
Setting: N/A
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
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
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