Music by Burton LaneBook by E.Y. Harburg and Fred SaidyLyrics by E.Y. Harburg
This version of Finian’s Rainbow was originally produced by the Irish Repertory Theatre in New YorkBook revised in concert form by Charlotte Moore
Aging Irish dreamer Finian McLonerghan and his savvy daughter Sharon travel to America to bury a small pot of gold, which Finian believes will grow to yield millions. When they arrive in fictional Rainbow Valley in Missitucky, the McLonerghans encounter goodhearted sharecroppers, bigoted blowhard politicians... and a romantic leprechaun! One of America's classic and most original musicals, Finian's Rainbow features a beloved score, including hits like "Old Devil Moon," "Look to the Rainbow" and "How Are Things In Glocca Morra?"
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Burton Lane, born in 1912, was – in the words of the New York Times – “one of the most respected American songwriters.”
Lane began composing when he was just 15, writing songs for musical reviews. His most revered work is the rich, classic Broadway score for Finian’s Rainbow. ...
One of America’s greatest lyricists for stage and screen, Yip Harburg (1896-1981) was the son of poor Russian-Jewish immigrants and attended CCNY. Also a book writer (usually with Fred Saidy), director, and poet, Harburg wrote lyrics for more than 550 songs, including “It’s O ...
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