Finian's Rainbow 2004 - Articles Page 12

Ages: 6+
Opened: April 15, 2004
Closing: July 11, 2004

Finian's Rainbow - 2004 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Irish Repertory Theatre
132 West 22nd St.(between 6th & 7th Aves) New York, NY 10011

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 - 2004 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 12

Act II Playhouse Extends BOEING-BOEING Thru 10/24; Malcolm Gets to Appear At 10/20 Talkback
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Ker-pow! Act II Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin announced that its 11th season opener, the Tony Award-winning hit comedy Boeing-Boeing, has been extended by a week, to Oct. 24.

MEMPHIS Begins Bdwy Previews 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2009


MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Tickets For IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Go On Sale Via Phone And Web 9/12
by Eddie Varley - Sep 12, 2009


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway return of Tony Award® nominated hit musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS will go on sale via phone and internet this Saturday, September 12, 2009.

Tickets For IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Go On Sale Via Phone And Web 9/12
by Eddie Varley - Sep 11, 2009


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway return of Tony Award® nominated hit musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS will go on sale via phone and internet this Saturday, September 12, 2009.

NY City Center Announces ENCORES! Directors - Zaks, Bruni & Nicholaw
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced directors for the three 2009-10 season musicals...

Rosena M. Hill Leads THE TOYMAKER At Theatre At St. Clement's As Part Of NYMF 10/5-18
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


THE NEW YORK NEW MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and BRYAN PUTNAM INK are pleased to announce the world premiere production of THE TOYMAKER, directed by Lawrence Edelson. THE TOYMAKER will play a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.) Performances begin Monday, October 5 and continue through Sunday, October 18.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Returns To Broadway, Previews Begin At The Marquis Theatre 11/13
by Eddie Varley - Aug 24, 2009


The Tony Award® nominated hit musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the new stage reinvention of the beloved classic film, returns to Broadway at the Marquis Theatre this holiday season for 61 performances only - guaranteeing New York a white Christmas!

Foster, Brescia, Gertner And Wetherhead To Star In Roundabout's ORDINARY DAYS, Runs 10/2-12/13
by Charlie Piane - Aug 19, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. Ordinary Days will feature Lisa Brescia as 'Claire,' Hunter Foster as 'Jason,' Jared Gertner as 'Warren' and Kate Wetherhead as 'Deb.' This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Feinstein And Jackson Hit The Recording Studio For 'THE POWER OF TWO'
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 17, 2009


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 - currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary season- recently hosted the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and critically-acclaimed Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson.

Feinstein And Jackson Hit The Studio For 'THE POWER OF TWO' 8/13
by Eddie Varley - Aug 13, 2009


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 - currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary season- will extend the first joint engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and critically-acclaimed Broadway star CHEYENNE JACKSON.

Photo Flash: Tony Winner Gregory Jbara Visits Broadway Artists Alliance
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 4, 2009


Billy Elliot's Tony Award-winning actor Gregory Jbara delighted students as their special 'surprise guest' during the Broadway Artists Alliance Summer Intensive (Session One).

Kimball, Glover, Baskin, Calloway and More Join MEMPHIS On Bdwy, Full Casting Announced
by Eddie Varley - Jul 29, 2009


Full casting was announced today for MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Barry Manilow's COPACABANA 7/21-8/2 At Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2009


'Her name was Lola...' and she's here in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana July 21 through August 2 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Photo Flash: Pittsburgh CLO Presents Barry Manilow's COPACABANA 7/21-8/2 At Benedum Center
by Reynard Loki - Jul 14, 2009


'Her name was Lola...' and she's here in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana July 21 through August 2 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Barry Manilow's COPACABANA 7/21-8/2 At Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2009


'Her name was Lola...' and she's here in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana July 21 through August 2 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Les Miserables Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by Reynard Loki - Jun 29, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Feinstein's Extends Feinstein & Jackson's THE POWER OF TWO 6/25, 6/26, 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2009


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 - currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary season- will extend the first joint engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and critically-acclaimed Broadway star CHEYENNE JACKSON.

Les Miserables Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Roundabout Theatre Announces ORDINARY DAYS As First Musical In Black Box Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

Feinstein's Extends Feinstein & Jackson's THE POWER OF TWO 6/25, 6/26, 6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2009


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 - currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary season- will extend the first joint engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and critically-acclaimed Broadway star CHEYENNE JACKSON.

Photo Coverage: Michael Feinstein and Cheyenne Jackson Debut 'THE POWER OF TWO' at FEINSTEIN'S
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 3, 2009


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, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and critically-acclaimed Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson from June 2 - 12. Their new duet show 'The Power Of Two' features pop songs, classic standards and songs from Broadway shows like The Pajama Game, City Of Angels and Finian's Rainbow.

Michael Feinstein and Cheyenne Jackson Debut 'THE POWER OF TWO' at FEINSTEIN'S 6/2 -12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2009


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 10th Anniversary season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and critically-acclaimed Broadway star CHEYENNE JACKSON from June 2 - 12. Their new duet show 'The Power Of Two' will feature pop songs, classic standards and songs from Broadway shows like The Pajama Game, City Of Angels and Finian's Rainbow. The two stars, who sold out individual appearances at the club earlier this season, are collaborating onstage for the first time.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Asmeret Ghebremichael of 'The Wiz'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jun 1, 2009


Last seen on B'way in a featured role in 'Legally Blonde', the girl with the memorable name is a veteran of several hit shows.

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.
What awards has Finian's Rainbow been nominated for?
Finian's Rainbow has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Finian's Rainbow won?
Finian's Rainbow has won the Outstanding Revival of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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