The show had its Broadway premiere in 1947, which ran for 725 performances and won three Tony Awards, including one for star David Wayne and one for legendary choreographer Michael Kidd who made his Broadway debut with the show. One of the first of the socially conscious postwar musicals, Finian's more...
Julius C Fields, a distinguished performer known for his roles in Broadway productions such as "West Side Story" and "Saratoga," brought his extensive experience to the cast of "Finian's Rainbow," having previously worked with legends like Pearl Bailey and Cab Calloway in "Hello Dolly" and being a member of the original group that formed the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. more...
Production Team
Howard Bay Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Robert Russell Bennett Orchestrator
Peter Conlow Choreographer
(Co-Choreographer)
(Co-Choreographer)
Max Meth Musical Director
Herbert Ross Choreographer
Director
Herbert Ross (ii) Director/Choreographer
Stanley Simmons Costume Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
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