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Finian's Rainbow
Broadway
Musical
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Finian's Rainbow
Broadway
Musical
Original
46th Street Theatre
226 W. 46th St.
SYNOPSIS:
A blend of romantic fantasy and social commentary,
Finian's Rainbow
follows the adventures of an Irishman and his daughter, who hope to strike it rich in America using a pot of gold stolen from a leprechaun.
Music:
Burton Lane
Book:
E.Y. Harburg
,
Fred Saidy
Lyrics:
E.Y. Harburg
People (221)
Lucas Aco
1st Geologist
(Original)
Dancer
(Original)
Anita Alvarez
Susan Mahoney
(Original)
Arlene Anderson
Singer
(Original)
Bette Anderson
Singer
(Original)
Robert Billheimer
Dancer
(Original)
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E.Y. Harburg
Book
Lyrics
Fred Saidy
Book
Burton Lane
Music
Bretaigne Windust
Director
Michael Kidd
Choreographer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jan
10
1947
Closing Date
Oct
2
1948
Performances
725
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Awards
Theatre World Awards
1947
Theatre World Award
David Wayne
Winner
Tony Award
1948
Conductor and Musical Director
Max Meth
Winner
1947
Best Choreography
Michael Kidd
Winner
1947
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
David Wayne
Winner
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Finian's Rainbow - May 18, 1955
City Center (Revival)
Finian's Rainbow - May 23, 1960
46th Street Theatre (Revival)
Finian's Rainbow - Oct 29, 2009
St. James Theatre (Revival)
Photos
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Finian's Rainbow
on Broadway
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2010 Tony Awards Preview — Featured Actor
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