Finian's Rainbow 2004 - Articles Page 14

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

Finian's Rainbow - 2004 - Off-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 - 2004 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

Bright Lights, Big City with Wilson, Martin, Scott and More Released April 2005
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2005


January 13, 2005…On the 20th Anniversary year of Jay McInerney's novel 'Bright Lights, Big City,' Sh-K-Boom Records has announced that they will release on CD Paul Scott Goodman's rock-and-roll opera 'Bright Lights, Big City' starring Patrick Wilson, Jesse L. Martin, Sherie Rene Scott and other stars of stage and screen in April 2005.

Malcolm Gets stars in "A Queer Carol" Monday Dec. 20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2004


You won't want to miss the latest spin on the traditional holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, from the folks who brought you Charles Busch's Auntie Mame.

Ben Vereen and Rosie O'Donnell Join All-Star Pippin Cast for Nov. 29th Concert
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2004


On November 29th, 2004, to commemorate World AIDS Day, one of this year's most exciting theatrical events will take place: a star-studded concert presentation of Stephen Schwartz's acclaimed musical, PIPPIN. The concert will take place at The Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom at 311 West 34th Street (at 34th and 8th Avenue) at 7PM.

Porter and de Haas Among Stars of Pippin Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2004


The PIPPIN concert will take place on Nov. 29th to commemorate World AIDS Day.

The King and I Starring Sandy Duncan Comes to Boston Oct. 12-17th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2004


The lavish, new production of Rodger's & Hammerstein's The King & I, starring Sandy Duncan and directed by Baayork Lee, will grace the stage of Boston's Wang Theatre for one week only, when it opens on Tuesday, October 12 and plays through Sunday, October 17, 2004. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM.

World AIDS Day star-studded concert presentation of Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN to Benefit the National AIDS Fund and the Storm Theatre - November 29th
by BWW - Jul 8, 2004


On November 29th, 2004, to commemorate World AIDS Day, one of this year's most exciting theatrical events will take place: a star-studded concert presentation of Stephen Schwartz's acclaimed musical, PIPPIN.

Photo Coverage: The Trevor Project Benefit
by Linda Lenzi - May 5, 2004


On Monday, May 3, 2004 The Trevor Project hosted its 4th annual New York City benefit 'Like, a Totally Funny Whatever' at SHOW Nightclub. The Trevor Project is a nonprofit endeavor established to promote tolerance for gay and questioning teenagers, and to aid in suicide prevention among that group.

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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