Beg, Borrow or Steal (musical)

Beg, Borrow or Steal is a musical with a book and lyrics by Bud Freeman, music by Leon Pober, and is based on Steal–A Disc Jockey′s Handbook, a story by Marvin Seiger and Bud Freeman. The musical is set in a run-down section of an American city in the 1950s. It ran for five performances on Broadway in 1960.

For the 1937 film, see Beg,_Borrow_or_Steal.
Beg, Borrow or Steal
MusicLeon Pober
LyricsBud Freeman
BookBud Freeman
Basisa story by Marvin Seiger
Productions1960 Broadway

Overview

The musical tells the story of urban beatniks in a fictional American city in 1950.[1]

Production

The musical opened on Broadway on February 10, 1960, at the Martin Beck Theatre, and closed on February 13, 1960, after 5 performances.[2] Before arriving on Broadway, it operated under the working title of Clara.

The original director, Billy Matthews, was replaced by actor David Doyle but was given "staged by" credit.[3][4] The music director was Hal Hidey, and the choreographer was Peter Hamilton. Scenery, costumes, and lighting were all designed by Carter Morningstar.[5] The cast included Estelle Parsons, Eddie Bracken, Betty Garrett, Larry Parks, and Biff McGuire, along with Doyle.[6][4]

Song list

Source: Internet Broadway database[7]

Recordings

Before the Broadway opening, a studio recording (under the name of Clara) was recorded in 1960. Betty Garrett was featured on the album, along with Jimmie Komack, Sid Tomack, and Johnny Standley.[8]

References
  1. Beg, Borrow or Steal playbill.com, accessed February 9, 2020
  2. Hischak, Thomas S. (2009-04-22). Broadway Plays and Musicals: Descriptions and Essential Facts of More Than 14,000 Shows through 2007. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-5309-2.
  3. Willis, John; Lynch, Tom (1999). "Theatre World 1996-1997". Hal Leonard Corporation. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
  4. Stewart, John (2012-11-22). Broadway Musicals, 1943-2004. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-0329-2.
  5. "Carter Morningstar Dead at 53; Stage and TV Scenic Designer". The New York Times. 1964-02-22. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
  6. " Today in Theatre History: February 10 playbillvault.com, accessed February 9, 2020
  7. " 'Beg, Borrow or Steal' Songs" ibdb.com, accessed February 9, 2020
  8. "castalbums.org". Retrieved February 9, 2020.
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