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 more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Ian Martin, originally from Cincinnati, OH, showcased his versatile talents as an actor in Finian's Rainbow, drawing from his extensive background in theater arts, which includes directing and writing, as well as his educational experiences at Indiana University and the Cincinnati School for the Creative and Performing Arts. more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Awards and Nominations
1947 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: David Wayne won.
Production Team
Robert Russell Bennett Orchestrator
Eleanore Goldsmith Costume Designer
Michael Kidd Choreographer
Jo Mielziner Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Milton Rosenstock Musical Director
Don Walker Orchestrator
Bretaigne Windust Director
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