On Thursday night, I attended the first preview of Finian's Rainbow at the St. James with Kevin, my favorite Theatre Aficionado. I went to cheer on Broadway's newest leading lady, Kate Baldwin. And cheer I did...and by the time she took her curtain call, I shed a tear or two as well. I am indeed proud of this fabulous performer who is deservedly in the Star spot now. Congratulations, Kate!I saw the dress rehearsal of Finian's Rainbow at City Center last spring. I definitely enjoyed it, mainly due to Kate, Cheyenne Jackson, Jim Norton and Terri White. And then it was mostly because of the wonderful Burton Lane and Yip Harburg songbook. This time, I enoyed it because it was plainly wonderful from the fabulous choreography to the terrific sounding chorus and orchestra (at least TWO! French horns!).
Changes to the Broadway cast are Christopher Fitzgerald, Chuck Cooper and David Schram (Roy from Wings!). Christopher is absolutely fabulous as the sly lephrechaun Og.
I'm a fan of the classic Broadway show and this has it all. It's a blast of a great time and the performances are even better. I can't wait to take this one in again. Get discount tickets via BroadwayBox.
5 comments:
Awww, it sounds great! I'm really looking forward to it. And I love the Playbill. So colorful!
I'm so looking forward to seeing this!! Great picture! Did you happen to get a picture of/with Cheyenne?
No pic w/ Cheyenne, but Kate introduced us - "Cheyenne, you know SarahB, right?" It was classic. He's great in the show - I love his voice.
Fantastic show! I rushed it Saturday and just adored every minute of it. I happened to be listening to Kate's "Miller's Son" that morning. Glorious!
Let's hear it for the horns!
(great pic of you and Kate!)
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