Finian's Rainbow Revival 2009 - Articles Page 1.8

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 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.

Review - Finian's Rainbow: Musical Comedy Gold
by Kristin Salaky - March 29, 2009


'If musical theatre doesn't address important issues, who will?,' read a t-shirt I spotted at the Broadway Flea Market several years ago. And while America's theater history is rich with important issue addressing musical dramas like Show Boat and Ragtime, when Finian's Rainbow hit Broadway in 1947 it was pretty much unheard of for a musical comedy to have its main plot centered on attacking institutionalized racism.

Photo Coverage: FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Big Opening Night - The Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - November 1, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night on Thursday, October 29th.

TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of FINIAN'S RAINBOW Opening Night
by Craig Brockman - October 31, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, on Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to interview the cast including Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin, Jim Norton and Christopher Fitzgerald. Plus - you'll get to catch extended clips from this classic show!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - October 30, 2009
by Jessica Lewis - October 30, 2009


Broadway's Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies: October 30, 2009

BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - FINIAN'S RAINBOW
by Ken Fallin - October 30, 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: Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Jim Norton and Christopher Fitzgerald in FINIAN'S RAINBOW.

Photo Coverage: FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Opening Night on Broadway - Arrivals
by Walter McBride - October 30, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, last night, Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there as the stars arrived for the first night festivities!

Photo Coverage: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway - After Party!
by Linda Lenzi - October 30, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, last night, Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there as the first night party began and the cast and famous fans arrived!

Photo Coverage: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway - Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - October 30, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, last night, Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there as the cast took their opening bows!

Photo Flash: From Encores! to Broadway, FINIAN'S RAINBOW Opens at the St. James!
by Eddie Varley - October 29, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrates Opening Night, this evening, Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm.

Photo Flash: FINIAN'S RAINBOW 'Shines' at Broadway's St. James Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009


Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, with an opening set for Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm.

Box Office Opens Tuesday for FINIAN'S RAINBOW; Carlyle Announces Changes for Broadway Production
by Robert Diamond - September 7, 2009


Producers David Richenthal, Jack Viertel, and Alan D. Marks have announced that the box office opens today for the Broadway production of the critically-acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Finian's Rainbow, which transfers to Broadway's St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, beginning Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, with an opening set for Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm.

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