Finian’s Rainbow: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Finian’s Rainbow follows 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. Finian’s Rainbow touches on themes of love, acceptance, and the power of dreams.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1947)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1940s / USA
Creative Team
Music: Burton Lane
Lyrics/Book: Yip Harburg
Book: Fred Saidy
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1947)➝
Irish Repertory Theatre Cast (2004)➝
Licensing
Finian’s Rainbow is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1940s, Fantasy, Golden Age, Large Cast, Original
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