Composer

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Burton Lane

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1947

Average_duration

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44:54

Movement_count

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14

Movement ....

"Finian's Rainbow" is a musical that was composed by Burton Lane, with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. The plot of the musical revolves around an Irishman named Finian McLonergan, who travels to the United States with his daughter Sharon to bury a pot of gold near Fort Knox, in the hopes of growing more gold. However, they soon find themselves in the middle of a conflict between a racist senator and a group of African American sharecroppers. The musical was first composed in 1947, and premiered on Broadway in 1947. It was directed by Bretaigne Windust, with choreography by Michael Kidd. The original cast included David Wayne as Finian, Ella Logan as Sharon, and Albert Sharpe as Og the Leprechaun. The musical is divided into two acts, with a total of 21 musical numbers. The first act includes songs such as "This Time of the Year," "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" and "If This Isn't Love." The second act includes songs such as "Necessity," "The Begat," and "When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love." One of the main characteristics of "Finian's Rainbow" is its use of fantasy elements, such as the character of Og the Leprechaun and the magical pot of gold. The musical also addresses issues of racism and prejudice, particularly through the character of Senator Rawkins and his attempts to suppress the rights of African American sharecroppers. Overall, "Finian's Rainbow" is a classic musical that combines elements of fantasy and social commentary. Its memorable songs and engaging plot have made it a favorite among audiences for decades.

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