Finian's Rainbow Revival 2009

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: October 29, 2009
Closing: January 17, 2010

Finian's Rainbow - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

With a sparkling score of beloved standards and a whimsical story that dances between romance, satire, and fairy tale, Finian's Rainbow is a musical theater treasure. Set in the mythical southern state of Missitucky, Finian's Rainbow pits a charming Irish dreamer and his headstrong daughter against the host of complications that await them in their newly adopted land: a bigoted southern Senator, a credit crisis, a pesky leprechaun, and, of course, a complicated love affair that gives birth to some of the most witty, charming and heartfelt songs ever written for the stage.



The musical’s score boasts such classic songs as "Old Devil Moon," "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?," "When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love (I Love the Girl I'm Near)," "Look to the Rainbow," and "If This Isn't Love."

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Photo Flashblack: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Plays Final Show January 17
by Robert Diamond - January 17, 2010

Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8, and opened on Thursday, October 29. The production will have played 22 previews and 92 performances. The show's cast recording will be released on February 2 on PS Classics.

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Transfer a No-Go, Show to Close January 17 as Planned
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2010

Cast members have confirmed and Michael Riedel in the New York Post is reporting as well that although options to transfer Finian's Rainbow to a smaller theatre (the Neil Simon presumably) in a scaled down production had been discussed, ultimately it was deemed economically unfeasible and the show will still close as originally announced on January 17th.

FINIAN'S RAINBOW to Close January 17
by Robert Diamond - December 30, 2009

Producers David Richenthal, Jack Viertel, and Alan D. Marks have announced that the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow will close on Sunday, January 17. The production will have played 22 previews and 92 performances.

Finian's Rainbow on Broadway Announces German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish Translation and Vision/Hearing Impaired Services
by Robert Diamond - December 23, 2009

The producers of the hit Broadway show Finian's Rainbow have announced that ShowTrans, I-Caption, and D-Scriptive services have now been installed in the St. James Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: In the Studio with Finian's Rainbow; CD Available for Pre-Order
by Robert Diamond - December 23, 2009

The album, featuring Yip Harburg-Burton Lane's score, is being produced by Tommy Kasker of PS Classics. The CD's official release date is February 2, 2010 but pre-orders are being accepted now on the show's official web site for shipping in late January.

BWW TV: A Week in the Life of FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Tyrick Wiltez Jones
by Robert Diamond - December 17, 2009

Broadway World spent the week with busy actor Tyrick Wiltez Jones capturing day to day footage of his hectic life on, off and backstage. Currently featured in the hit revival of FINIAN'S RAINBOW at the St. James Theater, Tyrick's week packs a real punch! 8 performances of Finian's, classroom dance instruction and mentoring, recording a cast album, charity work and more. We got tired just tagging along! Follow Tyrick's footsteps and get a taste of a week in the life of a working Broadway actor!

STAGE TUBE: New Finian's Rainbow TV Commercial
by Robert Diamond - December 9, 2009

Finian's Rainbow has a book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy; lyrics by Yip Harburg; music by Burton Lane; with book adaptation by Arthur Perlmanand original adaptation for New York City Center Encores! by David Ives. It is directed and choreographed byWarren Carlyle; musical direction is by Rob Berman.

Photo Coverage: Finian's Rainbow CD Recording in the Studio
by Linda Lenzi - December 8, 2009

The cast and orchestra of the acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, hit the recording studio on December 7 to record a new cast alum of the show and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Goes for Gold with New Cast Album Recording
by BWW News Desk - December 7, 2009

Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the cast and orchestra of the acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, will hit the recording studio on December 7 to record a new cast alum of the show. The album, featuring Yip Harburg-Burton Lane's score, is being produced by Tommy Kasker of PS Classics.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Devin Richards of 'Finian's Rainbow'
by Adrienne Onofri - December 1, 2009

As friend and costar Audra McDonald has said, Devin's booming bass voice has anchored many B'way ensembles--11 of them, to be precise.

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Goes for Gold with New Cast Album Recording
by Jessica Lewis - November 25, 2009

Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the cast and orchestra of the acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, will hit the recording studio on December 7 to record a new cast alum of the show. The album, featuring Yip Harburg-Burton Lane's score, is being produced by Tommy Kasker of PS Classics.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - November 20, 2009
by Jessica Lewis - November 20, 2009

Broadway's Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies: November 20, 2009

BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Ken Fallin - November 20, 2009

BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: James Clow, Melissa Errico, Mara Davi, and Tony Yazbeck in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS.

Photo Coverage: Two Boots Pizza Hosts FINIAN's RAINBOW for 'A Slice of Broadway'
by Walter McBride - November 14, 2009

Two Boots Pizza and MJS LIVE, Inc. are now presenting, A SLICE OF BROADWAY, a monthly celebration of Broadway's finest at NY's Pizza Pioneers Two Boots Pizza.

BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - RAGTIME
by Ken Fallin - November 13, 2009

BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: Christiane Noll, Ron Bohmer, Stephanie Umoh, Quentin Earl Darrington in RAGTIME.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - November 13, 2009
by Jessica Lewis - November 13, 2009

Broadway's Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies: November 13, 2009

Cheyenne Jackson & Kate Baldwin to Perform "Old Devil Moon" on THE VIEW 11/11
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2009

Cheyenne Jackson and Kate Baldwin will perform 'Old Devil Moon' from the critically-acclaimed hit Broadway show Finian's Rainbow, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 on ABC's The View, 11am.

Finian's Rainbow FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This Time of the Year
How Are Things in Glocca Morra?
Look to the Rainbow
Old Devil Moon
Something Sort of Grandish
If This Isn't Love
Necessity
That Great Come-and-Get-It Day
When the Idle Poor Become the Idle Rich
Dance o' the Golden Crock
The Begat
When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love
Rain Dance Ballet
Finian's Rainbow has had 15 productions including Broadway which opened in 1947, Broadway which opened in 1947, West End which opened in 1947, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, Regional (US) which opened in 1997, New York which opened in 1999, US Tour which opened in 1999, New York which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2009 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
Best Revival of a Musical for David Richenthal, Best Revival of a Musical for Jack Viertel, Best Revival of a Musical for Alan D. Marks, Best Revival of a Musical for Bernie Abrams/Michael Speyer, Best Revival of a Musical for David M. Milch, Best Revival of a Musical for Stephen Moore, Best Revival of a Musical for Debbie Bisno/Myla Lerner, Best Revival of a Musical for Jujamcyn Theaters, Best Revival of a Musical for Melly Garcia, Best Revival of a Musical for Jamie deRoy, Best Revival of a Musical for Jon Bierman, Best Revival of a Musical for Richard Driehaus, Best Revival of a Musical for Kevin SpirtasBest Revival of a Musical for Jay Binder and Best Revival of a Musical for StageVentures 2009 Limited Partnership.
Finian's Rainbow has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Warren Carlyle, Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Warren Carlyle, Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Finian's Rainbow, and Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Scott Lehrer.

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