Finian's Rainbow Comes To The Ivoryton Playhouse, Opens 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - 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!)
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!)
La Jolla Announces Cast, Creative Team for LIMELIGHT
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 5, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast of its world-premiere musical Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis, book by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan and directed by Michael Unger, running September 7 - October 17, 2010 (media night: Sunday, September 19 at 7:00 pm) in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
Finian's Rainbow Plays at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 8/11-9/5
by Lauren Wolman - 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!)
Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 27, 2010
Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.
Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 22, 2010
Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.
Broderick Set to Host Irish Rep's BRIGADOON Concert, 6/14
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 14, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.
Broderick Set to Host Irish Rep's BRIGADOON Concert, 6/14
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 14, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.
Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010
Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.
Broderick Set to Host Irish Rep's BRIGADOON Concert, 6/14
by Charlie Piane - Jun 5, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.
Broderick Set to Host Irish Rep's BRIGADOON Concert, 6/14
by Nicolas Coburn - Jun 2, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.
TV: A Week in the Life of FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Tyrick Wiltez Jones
by Robert Diamond - Dec 17, 2009
Broadway World spent the week with busy actor Tyrick Wiltez Jones capturing day to day footage of his hectic life on, off and backstage. Currently featured in the hit revival of FINIAN'S RAINBOW at the St. James Theater, Tyrick's week packs a real punch! 8 performances of Finian's, classroom dance instruction and mentoring, recording a cast album, charity work and more. We got tired just tagging along! Follow Tyrick's footsteps and get a taste of a week in the life of a working Broadway actor!
FINIAN'S RAINBOW Goes for Gold with New Cast Album Recording
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009
Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the cast and orchestra of the acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, will hit the recording studio on December 7 to record a new cast alum of the show. The album, featuring Yip Harburg-Burton Lane's score, is being produced by Tommy Kasker of PS Classics.
FINIAN'S RAINBOW Goes for Gold with New Cast Album Recording
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 25, 2009
Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the cast and orchestra of the acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, will hit the recording studio on December 7 to record a new cast alum of the show. The album, featuring Yip Harburg-Burton Lane's score, is being produced by Tommy Kasker of PS Classics.
Review - Finian's Rainbow: Musical Comedy Gold
by Kristin Salaky - Mar 29, 2009
'If musical theatre doesn't address important issues, who will?,' read a t-shirt I spotted at the Broadway Flea Market several years ago. And while America's theater history is rich with important issue addressing musical dramas like Show Boat and Ragtime, when Finian's Rainbow hit Broadway in 1947 it was pretty much unheard of for a musical comedy to have its main plot centered on attacking institutionalized racism.
TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of FINIAN'S RAINBOW Opening Night
by Craig Brockman - Oct 31, 2009
Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, on Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to interview the cast including Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin, Jim Norton and Christopher Fitzgerald. Plus - you'll get to catch extended clips from this classic show!
Photo Coverage: FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Opening Night on Broadway - Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Oct 30, 2009
Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, last night, Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there as the stars arrived for the first night festivities!