Finian’s Rainbow: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Finian’s Rainbow is about an Irishman named Finian McLonergan and his daughter Sharon who arrive in the fictional town of Rainbow Valley. Finian carries with him a stolen pot of gold, hoping to bury it in the ground to make it grow. Little does he know that the leprechaun who owns the gold is following them, trying to reclaim his treasure. With themes of love, acceptance, and the power of dreams, Finian’s Rainbow reminds us of the importance of seeing the beauty in everything.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1947)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1940s / USA
Creative Team
Music: Burton Lane
Lyrics/Book: E.Y. Harburg
Book: Fred Saidy
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1947)➝
Irish Repertory Theatre Cast (2004)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1940s, Fantasy, Golden Age, Large Cast, Original
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