
Directed by Joel Schlader
Choreographed by Jody Jaron
Vocal Direction by Trente Morant
Music Direction by Richard Vetterli
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
Book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy
Finian's Rainbow is produced by arrangement
with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
Preview September 1, 8 p.m.
Performances
September
2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
Woodminster
Amphitheater
Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.
Thursday and Sunday performances are at 7 p.m.
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A combination of whimsy, romance, and political satire, the plot of Finian's Rainbow revolves around Finian McLonergan, who moves from Ireland to the fictional state of Missitucky in the southern U.S. with his daughter Sharon, to bury a stolen pot of gold near Fort Knox, in the mistaken belief that it will grow. A leprechaun follows them, desperate to recover his treasure before the loss of it turns him permanently human. Complications arise when a bigoted and corrupt U.S. Senator gets involved. The music is a delightful combination of Irish, Gospel, and R&B influences. Songs include well-known standards like "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" and "Old Devil Moon."
The original 1947 Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow was choreographed by Michael Kidd, who won the Tony for it. It has had a number of revivals over the years, including a 2010 Broadway revival that received nominations for 15 major industry awards, including 3 Tony nominations and 8 Drama Desk nominations.
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Cast List for Finian's Rainbow
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Information about Finian's Rainbow on Wikipedia
Information about Finian's Rainbow on Musical Heaven
Information about Finian's Rainbow on the Internet Broadway Database |
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See full season rehearsal and performance schedule.
Please note that while most Woodminster performances start at 8 p.m.,
the performances of Finian's Rainbow on Sunday, September 4,
Thursday, September 8, and Sunday, September 11, will start at 7 p.m.
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