Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Several revivals and a 1968 film version followed. A new Broadway revival is scheduled to begin on October 8, 2009. The Irish-tinged score also includes gospel and R&B; influences.
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