BAR MITVAH BOY

a musical based on the television play by Jack Rosenthal. Music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Don Black

Her Majesty's Theatre, London 31 October, 1978 (77 perfs)

 A tale of a young Jewish boy who runs away from the Bar Mitzvah on which his parents have poured their efforts and their money. Looking at the adult world young Eliot Green doubts if he can cope with being a part of it.

Musical Numbers:

The Bar Mitzvah of Eliot Green
The Harolds Of This World
I've Just Begun
If Only A Little Bit Sticks
Rita's Request
The Sun Shines Out Of Your Eyes
This Time Tomorrow
Thou Shalt Not
We've Done All Right
Where Is the Music Coming From?
Why?
You Wouldn't Be You

Cast:

Eliot Green
Squidge
Denise
Brain
Donna
Cantor
Rabbi Sherman
Victor Green
Lesley Green
Harold
Rita Green
Sylvia
Maurice Caplan
Grandad
M.C.
Dickie McManus

Discography:

Original London Cast Recording - CBS 70162