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            Broadway Banter

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            There are so many people who post who are very passionate about theater on Broadway. And there are as many posters inquiring about productions, casts, recommendations, reviews, etc. Perhaps it could be of interest and fun to post a lot on one thread for people to peruse and jump in whenever. Here goes!

            On Tuesday, I saw 'Finian's Rainbow' (which opens tonight), a musical revival from 1947 that I knew very little about. I was pleasantly treated to an old fashioned musical that seemed so fresh. The music is very good with songs you may recognize. The story although whimsical (complete with a leprechaun and pot of gold) was actually quite relevant in today's society (the disenfranchised, racism, hope). The cast was wonderful - an ensemble of very talented performers of all ages. One female lead - the Irish lass - was a cross between young Ann-Margret and Maureen O'Hara with a beautiful voice. The leprechaun reminded me of Martin Short when he was younger. One cast member was written about in the NYTimes this week. She had been homeless in 2008! Knowing that ahead of time will make her mid play big number all the more poignant.
            http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/nyregion/27bigcity.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=finian%27s%20rainbow&st=cse
            My only criticism of this production is the ugly set, imo, that looks like a high school production - and it's the only set.
            Other than that, this reviewer gives it a thumbs up!

            And btw - it's at the St. James - tight seating for those who are interested.

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