Finian's Rainbow
Musical - Revival
St. James Theatre
- First Preview: October 8, 2009
- Opening Date: October 29, 2009
- Closing Date: January 17, 2010
- Previews: 22
- Performances: 92
Music: Burton Lane
Book: E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy
Lyrics: E.Y. Harburg
Synopsis
A blend of romantic fantasy and social commentary, Finian's Rainbow follows the adventures of an Irishman and his daughter, who hope to strike it rich in America using a pot of gold stolen from a leprechaun.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Jim Norton | Finian McLonergan |
 |
Kate Baldwin | Sharon McLonergan |
 |
Cheyenne Jackson | Woody Mahoney |
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Christopher Fitzgerald | Og |
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Chuck Cooper | Bill Rawkins |
 |
Guy Davis | Sunny |
 |
Alina Faye | Susan Mahoney |
 |
Brian Reddy | Sheriff |
Opening Night Production Credits
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E.Y. Harburg | Book |
 |
Fred Saidy | Book |
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Burton Lane | Music |
|
E.Y. Harburg | Lyrics |
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Warren Carlyle | Director |
|
Warren Carlyle | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Cheyenne Jackson | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Kate Baldwin | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Choreography | Warren Carlyle | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Warren Carlyle | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Christopher Fitzgerald | Winner |
| 2010 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Terri White | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical | Scott Lehrer | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Distinguished Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Kate Baldwin | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Christopher Fitzgerald | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Terri White | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Actress in a Musical | Kate Baldwin | Nominee |
| 2010 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Christopher Fitzgerald | Nominee |
| 2010 | Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jan. 17, 2010 | 34 | $756,014 $1,379,228 |
$154,882 | $62.89 $250.00 |
12021 1701 |
8 0 |
88.34% | 20.83% |
| Jan. 10, 2010 | 33 | $601,132 $1,379,228 |
-$119,717 | $65.43 $250.00 |
9187 1701 |
8 0 |
67.51% | -6.84% |
| Jan. 3, 2010 | 32 | $720,849 $1,379,228 |
$140,594 | $71.25 $250.00 |
10117 1701 |
8 0 |
74.35% | 21.71% |
| Dec. 27, 2009 | 31 | $580,255 $1,379,228 |
- | $81.01 $250.00 |
7163 1701 |
8 0 |
52.64% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$2,658,250 $5,516,912 |
$70.14 | 38488 54432 |
32 0 |
70.71 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$7,888,826 $17,834,339 |
$59.64 $250.00 |
132659 193914 |
92 22 |
68.41 % | |||
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