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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/18- FINIAN'S RAINBOW
by Stage Tube - May 18, 2012

Today in 1955, Finian's Rainbow opened at City Center, where it ran for 15 performances. Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Finian moves to the southern United States (the fictional state of Missitucky is a humorous combination of Mississippi and Kentucky) from Ireland with his daughter Sharon, to bury a stolen pot of gold near Fort Knox, in the mistaken belief that it will grow. A leprechaun follows them, desperate to recover his treasure before the loss of it turns him permanently human. Complications arise when a bigoted and corrupt U.S. Senator gets involved, and when wishes are made inadvertently over the hidden crock. (more...)

Lost Musicals Presents FLAHOOLEY and Cole Porter's ALADDIN, May & Aug 2012
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012

The 2012 LOST MUSICALS season presents two extraordinary musical productions – the fantastical 1951 FLAHKOLEY and Cole Porter’s magical 1958 ALADDIN at the Lillian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells in May and August 2012. (more...)

Finian's Rainbow Comes To The Ivoryton Playhouse, Opens 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 05, 2010

Here is where you should head this summer to warm your soul with infectious song, exuberant dancing, jokes both lovably corny and unexpectedly fresh, and of course the satisfying pairing of boy meets girl (as well as leprechaun meets human!) (more...)

Finian's Rainbow Plays at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 8/11-9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 05, 2010

Here is where you should head this summer to warm your soul with infectious song, exuberant dancing, jokes both lovably corny and unexpectedly fresh, and of course the satisfying pairing of boy meets girl (as well as leprechaun meets human!) (more...)

Finian's Rainbow Comes To The Ivoryton Playhouse, Opens 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010

Here is where you should head this summer to warm your soul with infectious song, exuberant dancing, jokes both lovably corny and unexpectedly fresh, and of course the satisfying pairing of boy meets girl (as well as leprechaun meets human!) (more...)

Finian's Rainbow Plays at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 8/11-9/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010

Here is where you should head this summer to warm your soul with infectious song, exuberant dancing, jokes both lovably corny and unexpectedly fresh, and of course the satisfying pairing of boy meets girl (as well as leprechaun meets human!) (more...)

NYMF Announces 2010 Full Slate Of Musicals, Readings, Special Events
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2010

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full slate of 27 musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their seventh annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 27th and continue through October 17th. A full breakdown of this year's performances follows. (more...)

Finian's Rainbow Plays at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 8/11-9/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010

Here is where you should head this summer to warm your soul with infectious song, exuberant dancing, jokes both lovably corny and unexpectedly fresh, and of course the satisfying pairing of boy meets girl (as well as leprechaun meets human!) (more...)

2010 Tony Awards: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Wins 'Best Revival of a Musical'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010

The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony"® Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com. (more...)

Fitzgerald Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for RAINBOW!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010

Christopher Fitzgerald is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for FINIAN'S RAINBOW. (more...)

2010 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Revival of a Musical'
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2010

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony"® Awards were announced May 4, 2010 by Broadway Star Lea Michele and Tony Award Nominee Jeff Daniels. (more...)

Photos: Grammer & Neuwirth Announce '09-'10 Drama League Award Nominees
by Walter McBride - Apr 20, 2010

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director), announced the nominations for the 2009-10 Drama League Awards today at Sardi's with the help of Broadway stars Kelsey Grammer (La Cage Aux Folles) and Bebe Neuwirth (The Addams Family). The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon will take place on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:00pm at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. The event will be co-hosted by Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) and Michael Urie (The Temperamentals). (more...)

2010 Drama League Nominations Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2010

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) proudly announces nominations for the 2009-10 Drama League Awards, to be presented at The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 21, 2010 (noon) in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street). The event will be co-hosted by Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) and Michael Urie (The Temperamentals). (more...)

Photo Coverage: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Cast Celebrates Cast Recording Release
by Brian Estrada - Feb 02, 2010

The PS Classics cast recording of the Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow was released in stores Tuesday, February 2. To celebrate the CD release, Finian's Rainbow stars Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jim Norton, Brian Reddy, Terri White and Guy Davis hosted a CD signing for fans. The event featured special, encore performances by Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin, and Christopher Fitzgerald. BroadwayWorld was there to capture it all. (more...)

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Cast Recording Available in Stores 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 02, 2010

The PS Classics cast recording of the critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow will be in stores Tuesday, February 2. (more...)

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Cast Recording Available in Stores 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2010

The PS Classics cast recording of the critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow will be in stores Tuesday, February 2. (more...)

Cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW to Sing at Barnes and Noble CD Release, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2010

Cast members from Broadway's recent FINIAN'S RAINBOW will be on hand at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Center on February 1st, 5pm for the release of the revival cast recording. The cast will perform and sign copies of the CD, which fans will be able to purchase a day earlier than its February 2nd release date. (more...)

Photo Flashblack: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Plays Final Show January 17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010

Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8, and opened on Thursday, October 29. The production will have played 22 previews and 92 performances. The show's cast recording will be released on February 2 on PS Classics. (more...)

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Transfer a No-Go, Show to Close January 17 as Planned
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2010

Cast members have confirmed and Michael Riedel in the New York Post is reporting as well that although options to transfer Finian's Rainbow to a smaller theatre (the Neil Simon presumably) in a scaled down production had been discussed, ultimately it was deemed economically unfeasible and the show will still close as originally announced on January 17th. (more...)

TNC and Harlem Rep Revive Yip Harburg's FLAHOOLEY, 12/18-1/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 03, 2010

The Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre will present a modern adaptation of "Flahooley" by E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy and Sammy Fain, to be staged from December 18 to January 3 at the Theatre for the New City. This classic musical tells of a misbegotten toymaker during the McCarthy madness. (more...)

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