Finian's Rainbow Revival 1960 - Articles Page 4

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Opened: May 23, 1960

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

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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 4

Foster, Porter, Chamberlin, et al. Play Joe's Pub This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Joe's Pub will be featuring a line-up of numerous Broadway stars this April and May including: Sutton Foster, Billy Porter, Kevin Chamberlin, Justin Bond, Nora York, Jeffrey Johnson, Galt MacDermott and the Hair tribe.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents The Who's TOMMY, 4/22-5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present the smash-hit Broadway Musical The Who's Tommy, April 22 - May 1, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus.

THE WHO'S TOMMY Comes To CRT, Runs 4/22-5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


Storrs: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present the smash-hit Broadway Musical The Who's Tommy, April 22 - May 1, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus.

Rapp, Foster, Porter, Chamberlin, et al. Play Joe's Pub This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2010


Joe's Pub will be featuring a line-up of numerous Broadway stars this April and May including: Anthony Rapp, Sutton Foster, Billy Porter, Kevin Chamberlin, Justin Bond, Nora York, Jeffrey Johnson, Galt MacDermott and the Hair tribe.

MOSTLY SONDHEIM, MAC Awards & More Set For EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to STEPHEN SONDHEIM, coverage of the 24th Annual MAC Awards, and more!

MOSTLY SONDHEIM, MAC Awards & More Set For EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN 4/11
by Mary Hanrahan - Apr 8, 2010


This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to STEPHEN SONDHEIM, coverage of the 24th Annual MAC Awards, and more!

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents The Who's TOMMY, 4/22-5/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present the smash-hit Broadway Musical The Who's Tommy, April 22 - May 1, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus.

Edward Watts is FANTASTICKS' New El Gallo, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010


Edward Watts, most recently seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, will assume the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, March 22, 2010. He replaces Lewis Cleale, who played his final performance on March 14.

Edward Watts is FANTASTICKS' New El Gallo; Cleale Departs 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Edward Watts, most recently seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, will assume the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, March 22, 2010. He replaces Lewis Cleale, who will play his final performance on March 14.

Edward Watts is FANTASTICKS' New El Gallo; Cleale Departs 3/14
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 9, 2010


Edward Watts, most recently seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, will assume the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, March 22, 2010. He replaces Lewis Cleale, who will play his final performance on March 14.

ERNEST IN LOVE Closes 2/14 at The Irish Rep Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre's production of ERNEST IN LOVE - a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST -- will close on February 14, 2010.

Irish Rep Closes EARNEST IN LOVE 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


The Irish Repertory Theatre's revival of 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest' will close on January 31, 2010.

Irish Rep Extends ERNEST IN LOVE Through 2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre announces a two-week extension of its latest hit ERNEST IN LOVE - a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST -- with performances now scheduled to run through February 14 at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan.

STAGE TUBE: In the Studio with Finian's Rainbow; CD Available for Pre-Order
by Robert Diamond - Dec 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.

Irish Rep Continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE, Opens 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

Beth Fowler, Noah Racey Set For Irish Rep's EARNEST IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


Broadway's Beth Fowler (THE BOY FROM OZ, SWEENEY TODD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) and Noah Racey (CURTAINS, NEVER GONNA DANCE) set for The Irish Repertory Theatre's upcoming revival of 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

Irish Rep continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE, Tickets On Sale 11/15, Opens 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

TV: A Week in the Life of FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Tyrick Wiltez Jones
by Robert Diamond - Dec 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!

Jennifer Morrison, Matthew Modine & Elizabeth Franz Join Revival of THE MIRACLE WORKER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


According to reports, Jennifer Morrison, star of TV's 'House', Matthew Modine and Elizabeth Franz will join Abigail Breslin and Alison Pill in the Broadway revival of 'The Miracle Worker'.

Irish Rep Continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE, Previews 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

Irish Rep continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE, Tickets On Sale 11/15, Opens 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

Irish Rep Continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE, Opens 12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 11, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

Beth Fowler, Noah Racey Set For Irish Rep's EARNEST IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2009


Broadway's Beth Fowler (THE BOY FROM OZ, SWEENEY TODD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) and Noah Racey (CURTAINS, NEVER GONNA DANCE) set for The Irish Repertory Theatre's upcoming revival of 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest'

Vision Impaired Kyra Ynez Seiglel Set to Understudy Abigail Breslin in THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009


The New York Times reports that the producers of Broadway's upcoming revival The Miracle Worker have cast a vision impaired actress to understudy Abigale Breslin in the role of Helen Keller. Kyra Ynez Siegel of Oregon has officially landed the role after flying in for an audition two weeks ago.

Photo Coverage: Finian's Rainbow CD Recording in the Studio
by Linda Lenzi - Dec 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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Finian's Rainbow have there been?
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.

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