New in 2009 A revival of the 1947 musical about Irish immigrants in the Deep South and a leprechaun searching for his stolen pot of gold....an odd but winning mix of whimsy, romance, satire, and well-loved songs.
With a sparkling score of beloved standards and a whimsical story that dances between romance, satire and fairy tale, "Finian's Rainbow" is a musical theater treasure.
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 production began as a well-received concert presentation in March 2009 as part of City Center's Encores! series (see Charles Isherwood's NY Times review here). As with the City Center production, acclaimed Irish actor Jim Norton (winner of the 2007 Olivier Award and the Tony Award for his dazzling performance in "The Seafarer") will head the cast.
Here's a promotional video with interviews of stars Kate Baldwin and Cheyenne Jackson, and excerpts from the City Center Encores! series production:
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