Finian's Rainbow (Broadway, City Center, 1955) | Playbill

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Finian's Rainbow

Broadway
Musical
Revival


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.
People (65)
  • John Bouie
    John Bouie
    1st Passion Pilgrim Gospeleer
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
  • Seth Riggs
    Seth Riggs
    2nd Sharecropper
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
  • Jay Riley
    Jay Riley
    3rd Passion Pilgrim Gospeleer
    (Original)
    Dancer
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
  • Elwood Smith
    Elwood Smith
    2nd Passion Pilgrim Gospeleer
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
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  • John Bouie
    John Bouie
    1st Passion Pilgrim Gospeleer
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
  • Seth Riggs
    Seth Riggs
    2nd Sharecropper
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
  • Jay Riley
    Jay Riley
    3rd Passion Pilgrim Gospeleer
    (Original)
    Dancer
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
  • Elwood Smith
    Elwood Smith
    2nd Passion Pilgrim Gospeleer
    (Original)
    Singer
    (Original)
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Pro Info

  • Opening Date
    May 18 1955
  • Closing Date
    May 29 1955
  • Performances
    15 as of Jun 22, 2025

Awards

Tony Award
1956 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee

Other Broadway Productions

Shows That Opened That Season: 1955–1956

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