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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: April 12, 2015
Closing: October 09, 2016

An American in Paris - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Eager to begin his life anew after the brutality of combat, World War II Army veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter.

With the assistance of fellow ex-pat Milo Davenport, a wealthy American with a past she wishes to forget, Jerry's life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret. Soon it becomes clear that Jerry's friends- Adam, a Jewish American composer, and Henri, a Parisian aristocrat- also vie for Lise's love. This romantic tangle can only be untied through the miracle of dance set to some of the greatest music and lyrics ever written. A classic American film about young souls in Paris has been reimagined for the Broadway stage of the 21st century.

The new musical, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, has moved to Broadway following its world premiere in December, 2014 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. It is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, making his Broadway directing debut. Featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Craig Lucas, the creative team also includes Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (sets and costumes), Natasha Katz (lighting) and Jon Weston (sound) with a musical score adapted and supervised by Rob Fisher. Bartlett Sher is creative consultant. Based on the Academy Award winning film inspired by the 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time.


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'An American in Paris': Theater Review
8 / 10

Now comes ballet luminary Christopher Wheeldon, taking an exhilarating leap as director-choreographer with An American in Paris, another show indelibly associated with a classic MGM movie musical. Not only is Wheeldon's nuanced command of storytelling through dance front and center, the production also foregrounds a triple-threat revelation in NYC Ballet principal Robert Fairchild, who proves himself more than capable of following in the suave footsteps of Gene Kelly.

First Nighter: Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon Sparks the Gershwins' 'An American in Paris'
8 / 10

Christopher Wheeldon's choreography for An American in Paris, at the Palace, is so spectacular that you have to forgive anything else wrong with the production--and believe you me, there's plenty to forgive... Featuring New York City Ballet soloist Robert Fairchild and the Royal Ballet's Leanne Cope in a thrilling pas de deux that you wish could go on forever, it's one of the highest lights of a 2014-2015 season notable for more and better dancing than has been seen for years.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS to Celebrate 1st Anniversary on Broadway with 'Cake Boss' Treat
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016


The Tony Award-winning hit musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its first year on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 12. Since it opened on April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS has played 416 regular performances and 29 previews and has been seen by over 650,000 people. Following the performance on April 12, the cast will be treated to a special anniversary cake provided by Carlo's Bakery.

BWW Flashback: Put on Your Dancing Shoes as AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Celebrates One Year on Broadway!
by Marissa Sblendorio - April 12, 2016


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS moved to Broadway following its world premiere in December, 2014 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. It is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, making his Broadway directing debut. Featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Craig Lucas, the creative team also includes Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (sets and costumes), Natasha Katz (lighting) and Jon Weston (sound) with a musical score adapted and supervised by Rob Fisher. Bartlett Sher is creative consultant. Based on the Academy Award winning film inspired by the 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin, An American in Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time.

Stage Tube: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Christopher Wheeldon Featured on 60 Minutes
by Robert Diamond - April 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.

STAGE TUBE: A Real-Life Love Story Unfolds in Proposal at AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Stage Tube - March 18, 2016


This winter, An American in Paris was lucky enough to be part of a Tennessee couple's love story. On December 12, 2015, community theater vet Justin McIntosh proposed to fellow thesp, his partner Nathan Smith, onstage at the Palace Theatre following the show. Smith (after saying yes, of course!) was serenaded, took photos with the cast and drank champagne in honor of the occasion. The Broadway show posted footage of the moment today, writing, 'From our love story to yours, congratulations!' Check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look - Garen Scribner Steps Into Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Tyler Peterson - March 15, 2016


Tonight, March 15, Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS welcomes a new star -- Garen Scribner -- who will also be traveling with the show's upcoming national tour this fall. Check out a first look at Scribner in the Broadway production below!

Garen Scribner Joins AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016


Tonight, March 15, Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS welcomes a new star -- Garen Scribner -- who will also be traveling with the show's upcoming national tour this fall.

TV: The Kid Critics Brush Up Their French for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Nicole Rosky - March 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 - February 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 - February 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: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Cast Member Premieres New Valentine's Day Music Video, 'Photograph'
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 14, 2016


Charlie Sutton from AN AMERICAN IN PARIS has just released a music video about love and loss as 'a Valentine's Day card to the lovers and dreamers of New York City.'

Garen Scribner and Sara Etsy Join AN AMERICAN IN PARIS: A Look at Their Journey to Paris
by Nora Dominick - February 9, 2016


BroadwayWorld looks at Garen Scribner and Sara Etsy, their S'Wonderful careers and their roads to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS! 

Garen Scribner and Sara Esty to Lead AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Tour; Robert Fairchild to Depart Broadway Show This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2016


Just in, Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS has announced new stars for its leading lineup, who will also be traveling with the show's upcoming national tour this fall.

Magnifique! AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Will Launch National Tour from Boston in October
by Nicole Rosky - February 3, 2016


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, the most-awarded new musical of 2015 and winner of four Tony Awards®, will open its national tour with a two-week engagement at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston, October 25-November 6, 2016. Press night is set for Thursday, October 27.

TV: Original Film Star Leslie Caron Stops by AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Broadway!
by Randy Rainbow - February 6, 2016


Leslie Caron, the star of Golden Age musical films An American in Paris and GIGI, recently took the stage at the curtain call of An American in Paris on Broadway and in a touching ceremony, received a bouquet of roses from Tony nominee Robert Fairchild. BroadwayWorld was backstage with the cast for the big event and you can check out what went down below!

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Launches Digital Lottery Tomorrow
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 25, 2016


The hit new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will launch a digital lottery beginning Tuesday, January 26. A limited number of tickets will be available through the lottery which will open at 8:00am for matinees / 10:00am for evening performances and will remain open until 11am / 3pm when winners are drawn.

Photo Flash: Musical Theater Boy Band Collabro Attends AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2016


Members of COLLABRO, a musical theater boy band and the 2014 winners of Britain's Got Talent came to see AN AMERICAN IN PARIS last night. Check out photos from their backstage visit below!

STAGE TUBE: Leslie Caron Talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, GIGI, Leanne Cope, and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 17, 2016


The star of Golden Age musical films AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and GIGI recently made an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning to discuss her experience with making her screen debut in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, plus her take on Leanne Cope's portrayal of the role on Broadway, and more. Watch the full interview below!

Photo Coverage: Original AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Star Leslie Caron Takes a Broadway Bow!
by Heidi Bohnenkamp - January 13, 2016


Leslie Caron, star of the Academy Award-winning film AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, was in attendance last night at the Tony Award-winning stage production for the first time.  She took a bow with the cast following the performance and BroadwayWorld was there for her big moment. Check out photos below!

Photo Flash: Stage & Screen Vet JK Simmons Visits Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by BWW News Desk - January 8, 2016


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is now playing at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). The production opened on April 12, 2015 to widespread critical acclaim. Stage and screen vet JK Simmons attended the musical Wednesday night. Scroll down for photos of him with the cast!

VIDEO: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Leanne Cope Gives An Intermission Backstage Tour
by Michael Dale - December 16, 2015


On her afternoon off, the Tony-nominated star shows viewers the backstage rush of intermission.

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


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

Photo Coverage: Candace Cameron Bure Visits AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Reilly Hickey - November 20, 2015


Candace Cameron Bure, "Full House," the upcoming Netflix series "Fuller House," "Dancing with the Stars" and "The View," and friend Dilini visited AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Thursday, November 19th and went backstage to meet the cast. 

2015 Bessie Awards Held Tonight; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Star Robert Fairchild Among Nominees
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015


The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrate the winners from the 2014-15 season at its annual ceremony tonight, October 19.

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Other Productions of An American in Paris

2014   Paris World Premiere Production
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2015   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2016   US Tour First National Tour
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2017   West End West End Production
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An American in Paris - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Robert Fairchild
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Leanne Cope
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Craig Lucas
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Bob Crowley
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Max von Essen
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical An American in Paris
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Christopher Austin
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design 59 Productions
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Bob Crowley
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Jon Weston
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Leanne Cope
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Robert Fairchild
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical An American in Paris
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Robert Fairchild
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Leanne Cope
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Max von Essen
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Natasha Katz
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical An American in Paris
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Bob Crowley
2015 Theatre World Awards Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater Leanne Cope
2015 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Robert Fairchild
2015 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Craig Lucas
2015 Tony Awards Best Choreography Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Bob Crowley
2015 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Christopher Wheeldon
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Natasha Katz
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Independent Presenters Network
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Proctors
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Suzanne Friedman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Sandy Robertson
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jim Herbert
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Stuart Ditsky
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Kallish-Weinstein
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Julie Boardman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Eugene Beard
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Celia Atkin
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Adam Zotovich
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Peter May
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Ed Walson
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Wonderful Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical The Leonore S. Gershwin 1987 Trust
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jenkins-Taylor
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Theatre du Chatelet
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Harriet Newman Leve
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jane Dubin
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Sarabeth Grossman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Caiola Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jennifer Isaacson
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Raise the Curtain
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Elephant Eye Theatrical
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Pittsburgh CLO
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Triptyk Studios
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical An American in Paris
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Stuart Oken
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Van Kaplan
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephanie P. McClelland
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Darren Bagert
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole L. Haber
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical James Nederlander
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael Leavitt
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Spencer Ross
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Marc Routh
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Simone Genatt Haft
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Arch Road
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Dominion Pictures
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Apples and Oranges Studios
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Five Cent Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Bill Elliott
2015 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Don Sebesky
2015 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Christopher Austin
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brandon Uranowitz
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Max von Essen
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Fairchild
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Leanne Cope
2015 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Bob Crowley
2015 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical 59 Productions

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