Photo Flashblack: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Plays Final Show January 17
by Robert Diamond - January 17, 2010
Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8, and opened on Thursday, October 29. The production will have played 22 previews and 92 performances. The show's cast recording will be released on February 2 on PS Classics.
FINIAN'S RAINBOW Transfer a No-Go, Show to Close January 17 as Planned
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2010
Cast members have confirmed and Michael Riedel in the New York Post is reporting as well that although options to transfer Finian's Rainbow to a smaller theatre (the Neil Simon presumably) in a scaled down production had been discussed, ultimately it was deemed economically unfeasible and the show will still close as originally announced on January 17th.
FINIAN'S RAINBOW to Close January 17
by Robert Diamond - December 30, 2009
Producers David Richenthal, Jack Viertel, and Alan D. Marks have announced that the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow will close on Sunday, January 17. The production will have played 22 previews and 92 performances.
TV: A Week in the Life of FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Tyrick Wiltez Jones
by Robert Diamond - December 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!
STAGE TUBE: New Finian's Rainbow TV Commercial
by Robert Diamond - December 9, 2009
Finian's Rainbow has a book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy; lyrics by Yip Harburg; music by Burton Lane; with book adaptation by Arthur Perlmanand original adaptation for New York City Center Encores! by David Ives. It is directed and choreographed byWarren Carlyle; musical direction is by Rob Berman.
FINIAN'S RAINBOW Goes for Gold with New Cast Album Recording
by BWW News Desk - December 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 - November 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.
BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Ken Fallin - November 20, 2009
BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: James Clow, Melissa Errico, Mara Davi, and Tony Yazbeck in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS.
BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - RAGTIME
by Ken Fallin - November 13, 2009
BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: Christiane Noll, Ron Bohmer, Stephanie Umoh, Quentin Earl Darrington in RAGTIME.