Finian's Rainbow Revival 1960 - Articles Page 2.6

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Opened: May 23, 1960

Finian's Rainbow - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
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The show had its Broadway premiere in 1947, which ran for 725 performances and won three Tony Awards, including one for star David Wayne and one for legendary choreographer Michael Kidd who made his Broadway debut with the show. One of the first of the socially conscious postwar musicals, Finian's Rainbow is unusual in that it deals in a satirical way with issues of class, race, and economics, most specifically in the character of a bigoted Southern senator who is accidentally turned black. It was also notable in its time for featuring an integrated cast at a time when most shows did not and for featuring a mute character who expresses herself solely through dance. The musical was revived in 1955 at City Center and in 1960 at Broadway's 46th Street Theatre.

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Finian's Rainbow - 1960 - Broadway Articles Page 2.6

Tituss Burgess & More Sing Billboard Hits of the 1960's in OH WHAT A NIGHT, 2/9-2/10
by Samantha Vega - Feb 4, 2013


Broadway stars Tituss Burgess (THE LITTLE MERMAID and GUYS AND DOLLS), Bradley Dean (EVITA, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC), Edward Watts (SCANDALOUS, FINIAN'S RAINBOW) and Maestro Joan Landry with Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra will be performing the 'OH WHAT A NIGHT: Billboard hits of the 1960's!'

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opens at Pittburgh CLO, 7/13
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 5, 2012


Pittsburgh CLO will present Fiddler on the Roof, July 13-22 at the Benedum Center. This classic tale is filled with 'memorable music, rousing dances and a touch of human wisdom.'

THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012


On Thursday, May 3, 2012 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 52nd anniversary. The Fantasticks currently stars triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter as Matt. Television and stage star John Davidson will join the cast as Henry on June 1.

Stockton Symphony Orchestra Performs OH WHAT A NIGHT! BILL BOARD HITS OF THE 1960's, 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2012


Broadway stars Ed Watts (The Fantasticks, Finian's Rainbow), Tituss Burgess (Guys and Dolls, Disney's The Little Mermaid) and Andrew Samonsky (South Pacific) will appear in concert with Maestro Peter Jaffe and the Stockton Symphony Orchestra tonight, April 28th at 8pm at Alex G. Spanos Center, University of the Pacific. Doors will open at 5:45pm and there will also be a picnic at 6:30pm. Together they will perform OH WHAT A NIGHT! BILL BOARD HITS OF THE 1960's (produced by Broadway Pops International). Featuring Billboard hits from 1957 through 1969 and music by: The Four Seasons, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Darrin, Otis Redding, Righteous Brothers, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin.

Stockton Symphony Orchestra to Perform OH WHAT A NIGHT! BILL BOARD HITS OF THE 1960's, 4/28
by Mark Valdez - Apr 24, 2012


Broadway stars Ed Watts (The Fantasticks, Finian's Rainbow), Tituss Burgess (Guys and Dolls, Disney's The Little Mermaid) and Andrew Samonsky (South Pacific) will appear in concert with Maestro Peter Jaffe and the Stockton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 28th at 8pm at Alex G. Spanos Center, University of the Pacific. Doors will open at 5:45pm and there will also be a picnic at 6:30pm. Together they will perform OH WHAT A NIGHT! BILL BOARD HITS OF THE 1960's (produced by Broadway Pops International). Featuring Billboard hits from 1957 through 1969 and music by: The Four Seasons, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Darrin, Otis Redding, Righteous Brothers, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin.

HAIRSPRAY to Close Fine Arts Center’s Theatre Company Season
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 19, 2012


The Fine Arts Center's Theatre Company will present Hairspray, based on the John Waters' 1988 film, May 10 - June 3.

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by - Nov 13, 2011


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Sunday, November 13, 2011.

Kate Baldwin Celebrates New CD With Sheldon Harnick At Feinstein's 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2011


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Summer 2011 season with a specially-priced CD release event for Tony Award nominated Broadway star KATE BALDWIN to launch her new PS Classics CD She Loves Him: Live at Feinstein's on Thursday, July 14 at 8:30 PM.

The Sound of Music Returns to Pittsburgh CLO July 19-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of The Sound of Music, July 19-31 at the Benedum Center. T

Charles West Set to Join THE FANTASTICKS, 6/18 -26
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2011


Charles West, whose credits include the Broadway productions of The Scarlet Pimpernel and Show Boat and who is currently understudying the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, will assume that role for twelve performances from June 18 through June 26, 2011.

Kate Baldwin Celebrates New CD With Sheldon Harnick At Feinstein's 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2011


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Summer 2011 season with a specially-priced CD release event for Tony Award nominated Broadway star KATE BALDWIN to launch her new PS Classics CD She Loves Him: Live at Feinstein's on Thursday, July 14 at 8:30 PM.

The Fantasticks to Celebrate 51st Anniversary with Performance 19,019
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


The world's longest-running musical is turning 51. On Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 51st anniversary when it plays its 19,019th New York City performance.

The Metropolitan Room Welcomes Sally Kellerman And More This April
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011


April at The Metropolitan Room

The Metropolitan Room Welcomes Sally Kellerman And More This April
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


April at The Metropolitan Room

Kate Baldwin Comes To Feinstein's 3/8-12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2011


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter 2011 season with the return of the Tony Award nominated Broadway star KATE BALDWIN from March 8 to 12.

Dan Sharkey Joins THE FANTASTICKS, 2/28
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2011


Dan Sharkey, whose Broadway credits include The Music Man and Show Boat, will join the cast of The Fantasticks as Hucklebee on February 28, 2011. He replaces Gene Jones, who played his final performance on February 20.

Kate Baldwin Comes To Feinstein's 3/8-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2011


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter 2011 season with the return of the Tony Award nominated Broadway star KATE BALDWIN from March 8 to 12.

Matt Leisy To Play 'Matt' In THE FANTASTICKS', Matt Dengler To Play 'Mute' 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2010


Matt Leisy, who currently plays The Mute in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks, will take over the role of Matt on Monday, December 6, 2010.

Matt Leisy To Play 'Matt' In THE FANTASTICKS', Matt Dengler To Play 'Mute'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2010


Matt Leisy, who currently plays The Mute in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks, will take over the role of Matt on Monday, December 6, 2010.

50 YEARS OF THE FANTASTICKS To Premiere On PBS 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2010


'50 Years of The Fantasticks', a special episode of Theater Talk devoted to the world's longest-running musical, will premiere on PBS this Friday evening, July 30, 2010 at 12:30am.

THE FANTASTICKS Erik Altemus Cast in HBO Pilot The Miraculous Year
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010


Erik Altemus, currently appearing as Matt in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks, has been cast in the HBO pilot The Miraculous Year, written by John Logan (Red) and directed by Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker). Altemus will play Brandon, a dancer.

Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin and Lewis Cleale Lead Westport's I DO, I DO!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse will stage the joyful and touching musical, 'I Do! I Do!,' starring Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Drama Desk Award nominee Lewis Cleale, August 10 - 28, as part of its 80th Anniversary Season.

THE FANTASTICKS Welcome Trafton To 50th Anniversary Cast Today, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2010


The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, will welcome Juliette Trafton, Bill Bateman, MacIntyre Dixon and Charles West to the cast, as Kimberly Whalen, Steve Routman and Scott Willis depart.

THE FANTASTICKS Welcome Trafton, Bateman, Dixon, West To 50th Anniversary Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, will welcome Juliette Trafton, Bill Bateman, MacIntyre Dixon and Charles West to the cast, as Kimberly Whalen, Steve Routman and Scott Willis depart.

THE FANTASTICKS Welcome Trafton, Bateman, Dixon, West To 50th Anniversary Cast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2010


The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, will welcome Juliette Trafton, Bill Bateman, MacIntyre Dixon and Charles West to the cast, as Kimberly Whalen, Steve Routman and Scott Willis depart.

Other Productions of Finian's Rainbow

1947   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1947   West End London Production
West End
1955   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1960   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1997   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
1999   New York Reading
New York
1999   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2003   New York New York Concert
New York
2004   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2004   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2016   Off-Broadway Irish Repertory Company Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

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