Finian’s Rainbow

An ambitious immigrant who arrives from Ireland carrying a crock of gold hidden in a carpetbag. He plans to bury the treasure in Rainbow Valley near Fort Knox, hoping it will multiply. His scheming drives the plot but he is motivated by family as much as wealth. He ultimately leaves Rainbow Valley in search of his own rainbow.

Finian's daughter who accompanies him to Rainbow Valley. She unknowingly stands on the crock, triggering magical events, and resents the town's bigotry. She bonds with Woody and fights for a fair future, eventually marrying him. Her arc centers on love, courage, and confronting prejudice.

A leprechaun determined to recover his stolen crock. He must become mortal to resolve the conflict and navigates a growing attraction to Susan. He makes a pivotal choice to use his final wishes with heavy consequences for himself. Ultimately, he sacrifices immortality to restore balance and the town's future.

A ne'er-do-well dreamer who woos Sharon; he embodies hopeful ambition and romantic idealism. He becomes part of the couple's life and wedding, representing the possibility of a better future for Rainbow Valley. His character is integral to the union of love and community.

Woody's mute sister who expresses herself through dance. She discovers the crock and influences events through movement, eventually sharing a bond with Og. Her dancing is a key nonverbal force that moves the narrative toward resolution.

A bigoted politician who attempts to seize Rainbow Valley, using racial prejudice to justify his actions. His transformation becomes a catalyst for confronting prejudice, as magic exposes the emptiness of his views. The resolution hinges on his eventual exposure to openness and forgiveness.

The legal authority who threatens to charge Sharon with witchcraft and presses for control over Rainbow Valley. He embodies the law's role in enforcing social norms and maintaining order amid upheaval. His actions propel the drama toward its magical and communal resolution.

An African-American botanist determined to develop a tobacco and mint hybrid. His scientific work offers a practical path to financial uplift for Rainbow Valley's residents, regardless of skin color. He serves as a bridge between magic, commerce, and communal welfare.

The local law enforcer who accompanies the district attorney and participates in the town's legal drama. He helps maintain order during the upheaval around Sharon's alleged witchcraft. His role underscored the tension between authority and social change.