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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.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 17, 2010.

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About Finian's Rainbow on Broadway

Previews: Oct 8, 2009 • Opening: Oct 29, 2009 • Closing: Jan 17, 2010
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Venue

St. James Theatre St. James Theatre
246 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Assistive listening, handheld captions, and prerecorded audio devices available on all theater levels, free of charge. Photo ID is required.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair seating is available. There are no steps from the sidewalk to the designated wheelchair seating locations.
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Story

With its unique combination of romance, magic and political satire, Finian’s Rainbow tells the story of Irishman Finian McLonergan and his daughter Sharon. Finian sets out for the small town of Rainbow Valley in the mythical state of Missitucky with the hope that he will grow a fortune if he buries a stolen pot of gold near Fort Knox. The true owner of the pot of gold is Og, a leprechaun in hot pursuit of Finian. Og must recovering his fortune before the loss of it turns him permanently human. Meanwhile, a crooked and bigoted senator gets the surprise of his life when Sharon accidentally turns him black by making a wish near the magic crock of gold. Add a delicious love story between Sharon and local hunk Woody Mahoney as well as another love story between Woody's mute sister Susan the Silent and the comical Og, and you have a rainbow of happy endings for the lovable characters in this charming show.

Reviews

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

""Infectious song and exuberant dancing are on abundant display in this thoroughly winning, joyous production.""

The New York Times

Charles Isherwood

""Finian's Rainbow overflows with songs that are pure heaven, propelled by Yip Harburg'swit and Burton Lane's timeless sense of melody. Scrumptious!""

The New York Post

Elisabeth Vincentelli

""This fine-tuned production carries you away on a cloud of melody, magic and make-you-swoon performances. It's wall-to-wall ear candy with witty staging, joyful dancing and a fine cast. The show is a gem.""

The Daily News

Joe Dziemianowicz

""From the moment of the show's soaring overture, blissful surrender is the only option. An infectious charmer with a winning cast and one of Broadway's most consistently melodious scores, it's pure escapist whimsy.""

Variety

David Rooney

Cast & Creative

Cast

Finian McLonergan
Guy Davis
Sunny
Alina Faye
Susan Mahoney
Brian Reddy
Sheriff
David Schramm
Senator Rawkins
Terri White
Dottie
Buzz Collins
Paige Simunovich
Diana
Christopher Borger
Henry

Creative

Music
Burton Lane
Lyrics
E.Y. Harburg
Book
E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy
Director and Choreographer
Warren Carlyle
Set Designer
John Lee Beatty
Costume Designer
Toni-Leslie James
Lighting Designer
Ken Billington
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