‘Finian’s Rainbow’ Revival Set for Broadway

In a report from The Associated Press producer David Richenthal revealed that he will transfer the recently acclimed City Center concert version of Finian’s Rainbow to Broadway’s St. James Theatre after Labor Day. The 1947 musical took the stage for a concert version by Encores! starring Jim Norton, Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson and Jeremy Bobb last weekend and will be adapted into a full stage production.

“The show at City Center wove a spell and played to cheering audiences, and our intention is to hold on to that magic,” said Richenthal. In a joint statment Richenthal and Jack Viertel said they hope they will be able to maintain as much of the cast and creative team for the transition to Broadway. Rob Berman will continue as musical director while Warren Carlyle will continue to direct and choreograph. Finian’s Rainbow has not appeared on the Broadway stage since 1960.

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