Finian's Rainbow Jr Cast List and Characters

Finian's Rainbow JR. Cast List

Finian’s Rainbow JR. features a flexible cast filled with memorable characters, strong ensemble opportunities, and classic Broadway-style music. Set in Rainbow Valley, the musical blends humor, fantasy, romance, and meaningful themes while giving performers a variety of featured and ensemble moments.

The show works especially well for schools seeking a classic Broadway musical with expandable ensemble roles and opportunities for both experienced and developing performers.

Main Characters

Finian McLonergan

An Irishman hoping to make his dreams come true in America. Finian has a larger-than-life personality and always seems to have another plan in motion, including helping his daughter find love.

Gender: Male

Vocal Range: Ab3 - Db5

Sharon McLonergan

Finian’s daughter. Sharon is generous, courageous, and determined to build a better life in America while standing up for what is right.

Gender: Female

Vocal Range: Ab3 - E5

Woody Mahoney

The charming leading man of the story. Woody works hard to care for his friends and neighbors in Rainbow Valley.

Gender: Male

Vocal Range: C4 - G5

Og

A dramatic leprechaun desperate to recover his stolen gold before he permanently becomes human. Og’s emotions are always on full display.

Gender: Flexible

Vocal Range: B3 - F#5

Senator Rawkins

A self-righteous politician who openly dislikes anyone different from himself. Though manipulative and prejudiced at first, magical events eventually force him to change both outwardly and inwardly.

Gender: Flexible

Vocal Range: Eb4 - D5

Lucy

A hopeful dreamer who believes the lives of the Sharecroppers can improve.

Gender: Female

Vocal Range: Ab3 - Db5

Harriet

A strong-willed and outspoken Sharecropper who fiercely protects her family and community.

Gender: Female

Vocal Range: C4 - Bb4

Henrietta

A cheerful young girl who has befriended everyone in Rainbow Valley.

Gender: Female

Vocal Range: Eb4 - F5

Howard

A Sharecropper quietly waiting for the opportunity to leave for college. He carries himself with calm strength and determination.

Gender: Male

Vocal Range: G3 - Eb5

Susan Mahoney

Woody’s mute sister who communicates through “foot-talk.” She is deeply loved by the people of Rainbow Valley.

Gender: Female

Sheriff

The Senator’s loyal assistant who shares his boss’s narrow-minded views.

Gender: Flexible

Rosa

A close friend of Lucy and Harriet.

Gender: Female

Narrator

A Sharecropper who helps guide the audience through the story and keeps events moving forward.

Gender: Flexible

Gospeleers

Gospeleer 1

One of three larger-than-life traveling singers spreading joy through Rainbow Valley.

Gender: Flexible

Vocal Range: C4 - F5

Gospeleer 2

One of three energetic and uplifting traveling singers.

Gender: Flexible

Vocal Range: C4 - C5

Gospeleer 3

One of three spirited singers helping narrate and energize the community.

Gender: Flexible

Vocal Range: Bb3 - Eb5

Ensemble Roles

The ensemble in Finian’s Rainbow JR. helps bring Rainbow Valley to life and supports the show’s rich musical numbers and storytelling.

• Workers 1 and 2
• Geologist
• Rainbow Valley Sharecroppers
• Gospeleers
• Additional Townspeople and Community Members

Why Teachers Choose Finian's Rainbow JR.

• Classic Broadway score with memorable ensemble music
• Flexible casting for schools with varied group sizes
• Strong featured characters balanced with active ensemble involvement
• Meaningful themes of kindness, hope, and community
• Creative staging and costume opportunities
• Great introduction to classic musical theatre storytelling

Before You Order

Finian’s Rainbow JR. works especially well for schools seeking a traditional Broadway musical with strong ensemble singing and opportunities for character acting. Directors should consider the show’s fantasy elements, Irish-inspired setting, and community storytelling when planning costumes, choreography, and staging.