Pins and Needles July 22, 2006

The Indelible Voices Project, in conjunction with Laborfest and Opera Non Troppo, presents a concert version of the 1937 hit musical “Pins and Needles”, commissioned by the International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) and written by Harold Rome. Gone but not forgotten, this concert performance uses songs and sketches from various sources, including the Harold Rome Papers at Yale University, the Library of Congress, and commercial sources. There will be a special appearance by Millie Weitz, a cast member from the original 1937 production.
Performances Saturday, July 22nd, 7:30 p.m. at Community Music Center, 544 Capp Street (near 21st Street) in San Francisco and Sunday, July 22nd, 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck (near Prince) in Berkeley. (As of July 3rd, the Berkeley concert is sold out.)Tickets $10. Advance tickets strongly recommended, as seating is limited. For advance tickets, e-mail marcusd@igc.org or call (415) 378-7235.