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TV: Head to the Highlands with Highlights of Kelli O'Hara, Patrick Wilson & More in BRIGADOON!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2017

New York City Center brings the Lerner and Loewe classic, Brigadoon, out of the Highlands mist for the musical's 70th anniversary in a star-studded concert production that unites celebrated talents from the worlds of stage and screen.

Video: A Dancer's Role: Piotr Stanczyk on THE WINTER'S TALE at The National Ballet of Canada
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2017

The Winter's Tale takes us on a great arc of emotion and experience, capturing the play's themes of death and regeneration, hostility and reconciliation (The New York Times) and dazzles with its visual drama, choreography (The Washington Post). A co-production with The Royal Ballet (UK), Christopher Wheeldon'sThe Winter's Tale opens the 2017/18 season on November 10.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Dances Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2017

On this day in 2015. the stage adaptation of the classic film An American in Paris danced its way onto Broadway.

Twyla Tharp Featured in Royal Ballet's 2017/18 Season
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 6, 2017

Details of The Royal Ballet's 2017/18 Season have been announced. The full production list is as follows:

TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Celebrates West End Opening Night!
by Official London Theatre - Mar 23, 2017

The critically acclaimed and multi award-winning new musical An American in Paris had its official London premiere earlier this week, at the beautifully restored Dominion Theatre. Christopher Wheeldon's stunning reinvention of the Oscar-winning film (that starred Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron) features the sublime music and lyrics of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a new book by Craig Lucas. Read our review here

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS; Coming to the Buell, 3/8
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 31, 2017

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS comes to the Buell Theatre, Mar 8 - Mar 19, 2017.  Check out a behind the scenes look below!

TV Exclusive: Ballet Students Leap to The Palace Stage with the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2016

Just last week, the Tony Award winning hit musical, An American in Paris teamed up with The School at Steps to offer a free dance class for kids ages 8 to 12. The class allowed the kids to make their 'Broadway debuts' on stage at the Palace Theatre.

TV: The Cast of American in Paris Makes Us Feel S' Wonderful in Bryant Park
by Ashlee Latimer - Aug 7, 2016

The August 4, 2016 show of Broadway in Bryant Park included a performance by the Broadway cast of An American in Paris. Cast members for the event included Dimitri Kleioris, Leanne Cope, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz, Derek Hanson, Attila Joey Csiki, Kyle Brown, Megan Dickinson, Kurt Froman, Derek Hanson, Marina Lazzaretto, Cory Lingner, Nathan Madden, Charlotte O'Dowd, Candy Olsen, Kristin Piro, Sam Rogers, Shannon Rugani, Bradley Schlagheck, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Tory Trowbridge and Scott Willis performing the numbers 'Shall We Dance,' 'For You, For Me, For Evermore,' 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise,' and 'S Wonderful.'

TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is S'Wonderful at Stars in the Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2016

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, took place on Friday June 3rd in Shubert Alley. Hosted by Tony nominee Sean Hayes and Mo Rocca, Broadway's best once again turned out for the annual performance - including AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Garen Schribner, Brandon Uranowitz and Max von Essen, who performed 'S'Wonderful.'

Stage Tube: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Christopher Wheeldon Featured on 60 Minutes
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2016

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon was featured on Sunday night's 60 MINUTES, talking about how he's breaking new ground in dance and reinvigorating ballet by making it sensual, athletic and edgy. Wheeldon won a Tony for his choreography for PARIS, which combines musical theater dance with ballet moves. He also directed it - a first for him that caused some jitters. 'They probably couldn't see the sweat kind of trickling down the back of my neck,' he tells Stahl.

TV: The Kid Critics Brush Up Their French for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2016

We are continuing the series with Tai (9), Isabella (11), and Charles (8), who just stopped by the Palace Theatre to check out AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. Curious of what they thought about the show? Find out below!

TV: Go Behind the Scenes of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Commercial Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2016

The company just shot a new TV spot, created and produced by eyeball and Serino Coyne Advertising Agency, which you can check out HERE. Below, we've got some behind-the-scenes footage from the big day, shot by Apples and Oranges, Studio.

TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Comes to Life in Brand-New TV Spot!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2016

In the hit new Broadway musical An American in Paris, it's a city suddenly filled with new possibilities, when one young GI discovers his passion for art, his desire for change and the love of his life. Named Outstanding Musical by both the Outer Critics Circle and the Drama League and the winner of four Tony Awards, An American in Paris is inspired by the Academy Award-winning film and features the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning choreography of director Christopher Wheeldon and a book by Craig Lucas. Below, check out a brand-new TV spot for the show!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at The Australian Ballet's VITESSE
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 27, 2016

The Australian Ballet's contemporary triple bill Vitesse is ballet at full voltage. Three stripped-back abstract works by three of the world's leading choreographers show the men and women of the Company at their strongest and fastest, shaking the artform to its foundations. Vitesse runs at Arts Centre Melbourne from11-21 March, and Sydney Opera House from 26 April-16 May.

VIDEO: Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Perform on 'Broadway At the White House'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2015

Below, watch the stunning performance from Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, featuring Tony nominated stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope.

VIDEO: AMERICAN IN PARIS' Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope Perform on Today's 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2015

Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope, stars of The Tony Award-winning new Broadway musical An American in Paris, performed the song 'Liza' on 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' today.

VIDEO: Caitlyn Jenner Pays a Visit to Broadway's AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner has been all over the Big Apple this week, so it comes as no surprise that she hit the Great White Way last night to take in a Broadway show.

TV Exclusive: They've Got Rhythm- Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2015

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY recently released the Original Broadway Cast Recording of An American in Paris, produced by Rob Fisher and Scott Lehrer. The score of An American in Paris includes the songs 'I Got Rhythm,' 'Liza,' 'S Wonderful,' 'But Not For Me,' 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise,' and orchestral music including 'Concerto in F,' 'Second Prelude,' 'Second Rhapsody/Cuban Overture' and 'An American In Paris.' Below, we bring you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes video of the company in the recording studio!

STAGE TUBE: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Christopher Wheeldon's Best Choreography Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - Jun 8, 2015

Christopher Wheeldon of An American in Paris accepting a Tony Award for Choreography during the 2015 Tony ceremony.

TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Natasha Katz on Her Tony Win - 'I Feel Incredible'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2015

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Natasha Katz took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design yesterday evening. BroadwayWorld caught up with Katz in the winners' room right after her speech - hear what she had to say below!

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