Set in the mythical southern state of Missitucky, Finian's Rainbow pits a charming Irish dreamer and his headstrong daughter against the host of complications that await them in their newly adopted land: a bigoted southern Senator, a credit crisis, a pesky leprechaun and, of course, a complicated love affair that gives birth to some of the most witty, charming and heartfelt songs ever written for the stage.
With its unique combination of romance, magic and political satire, Finian’s Rainbow tells the story of Irishman Finian McLonergan and his daughter Sharon. Finian sets out for the small town of Rainbow Valley in the mythical state of Missitucky with the hope that he will grow a fortune if he buries a stolen pot of gold near Fort Knox. The true owner of the pot of gold is Og, a leprechaun in hot pursuit of Finian. Og must recovering his fortune before the loss of it turns him permanently human. Meanwhile, a crooked and bigoted senator gets the surprise of his life when Sharon accidentally turns him black by making a wish near the magic crock of gold. Add a delicious love story between Sharon and local hunk Woody Mahoney as well as another love story between Woody's mute sister Susan the Silent and the comical Og, and you have a rainbow of happy endings for the lovable characters in this charming show.
""Infectious song and exuberant dancing are on abundant display in this thoroughly winning, joyous production.""
The New York Times
Charles Isherwood
""Finian's Rainbow overflows with songs that are pure heaven, propelled by Yip Harburg'swit and Burton Lane's timeless sense of melody. Scrumptious!""
The New York Post
Elisabeth Vincentelli
""This fine-tuned production carries you away on a cloud of melody, magic and make-you-swoon performances. It's wall-to-wall ear candy with witty staging, joyful dancing and a fine cast. The show is a gem.""
The Daily News
Joe Dziemianowicz
""From the moment of the show's soaring overture, blissful surrender is the only option. An infectious charmer with a winning cast and one of Broadway's most consistently melodious scores, it's pure escapist whimsy.""
Variety
David Rooney