Finian's Rainbow - Off-Broadway Creative Team

... read more ... read more Burton Lane was an American composer and lyricist, born Morris Hyman Bernstein on February 2, 1912, in New York City. He began his career in the 1930s as a pianist and arranger for various bands, including the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. In 1937, Lane had his first Broadway success with the musical "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," which he co-wrote with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner. The show was later adapted into a film starring Barbra Streisand. Lane and Lerner went on to collaborate on several other successful shows, including "Royal Wedding" and "Paint Your Wagon." One of Lane's most famous ... read more Broadway: Jersey Boys, Doubt, Steel Magnolias, Dracula, Taboo, The Boy From Oz, Joe Egg, Master Harold And The Boys, Present Laughter, A Doll's House. Venues: Roundabout, M.T.C., Playwrights, Atlantic, The New Group, M.C.C., The Public, Second Stage, Williamstown, Yale Rep., McCarter, Hartford Stage, Primary Stages, Lincoln Center, Long Wharf, Westport. Film Contributions: Million Dollar Baby, Ballad Of Bettie Page, Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, Boy's Don't Cry. ... read more Additional credits include: The Emperor Jones~ Irish Repertory Theatre 2009 Choreographer Ernest in Love~ Irish Repertory Theatre 2010 Choreographer Finian's Rainbow~ Irish Repertory Theatre 2004 Choreographer Lucille Lortel Nominee ~ Choreography Sailor's Song~ LAByrinth Theatre @ Public Theatre 2004 Choreographer Drama Desk Nominee ~ Choreography ... read more