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An American in Paris

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An American in Paris - 2014 Paris History , Info & More

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 targeted Broadway for the spring of 2015 following its world

premiere in December, 2014 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. It will be 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 Scott Lehrer (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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SCHMIGADOON! Wins 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026


Actors' Equity Association announced the chorus of SCHMIGADOON! as the recipient of the 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, honoring 16 performers for their skill, athleticism, and contributions to the production.

Voices of Ascension to Launch 2026-2027 Season 'The Radiant Depths'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026


Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026


Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.

CATS, CHESS, RAGTIME, and SCHMIGADOON! Nominated For Broadway Chorus Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


Actors’ Equity Association’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) has announced the nominees for this season’s ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, including Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Chess, Ragtime, and Schmigadoon!

Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026


San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”

Danse Danse Will Perform HAMLET by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté in Montreal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026


Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.

ANASTASIA Will Open in Sydney This Week at Sydney Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026


The Broadway musical ANASTASIA opens at Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2026, starring Georgina Hopson, Rhonda Burchmore, and Nancye Hayes, following a acclaimed Melbourne run.

San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring 26 Guest Conductors and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026


The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season. The 2026–27 season features 26 guest conductors, including five making their Orchestral Series debuts, alongside a lineup of returning and debuting guest artists.

WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello Inducted Into OPERA America's Opera Hall Of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026


Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello was inducted into the OPERA America Opera Hall of Fame at the OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner on Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel.

Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More Set for Philadephia Orchestra Season at SPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026


Saratoga Performing Arts Center will welcome back The Philadelphia Orchestra for a three-week summer residency as part of its celebratory 60th anniversary season.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Return to Philadelphia's Academy of Music in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026


Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present The Sound of Music at the Academy of Music, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original stage debut.

New York City Ballet to Host 2026 Spring Gala Featuring World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026


On Thursday, May 7, 2026, New York City Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Gala, Set in Stone: Creation & Preservation, with a one-time only gala program featuring a World Premiere by choreographer and NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck.

HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026


It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

WORLD'S GREATEST LOVER Comes to the Other Palace in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026


Following its New York debut and an acclaimed, award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, the pop-rock musical World's Greatest Lover transfers to London this spring.

RAYE Unveils Sophomore Album 'This Music May Contain Hope.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026


Four-time GRAMMY Award-nominated global superstar RAYE has revealed that she will release her highly anticipated sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope, on March 27th.

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 21, 2026


The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

World Premiere Ballet by Justin Peck and More Set for New York City Ballet 2026 Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026


New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season will feature a world premieres by Justin Peck and NYCB Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, two early ballets by Balanchine and more.

Jonas Kaufmann Says He Will Not Sing in Great Britain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025


Star tenor Jonas Kafumann has revealed that he has no plans to sing opera ever again in Great Britain.

Robbie Fairchild and Max von Essen Will Lead AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Grand Théâtre de Genève
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025


An American in Paris will be performed in Switzerland this month. Original cast members Robbie Fairchild and Max von Essen will lead the cast as Jerry Mulligan and Henri Baurel.

Dance Camera West Reveals January 2026 Festival Dates and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


Dance Camera West’s 26th season of the world-renowned Los Angeles–based Dance Camera West Festival has been revealed.

New Performances on Sale For ANASTASIA in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025


Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday for new performances of the highly-anticipated major musical ANASTASIA, which will open at Sydney's Lyric Theatre.

Sarah Kirkland Snider to Release New Orchestral Album 'Forward Into Light'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025


Sarah Kirkland Snider’s fifth full-length LP, a new, all-orchestral album titled Forward Into Light, will be released on February 27, 2026. Listen to two new tracks here.

THE TYPIST Will Make World Premiere at The Hudson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025


THE TYPIST by multiple award-winning playwright Shem Bitterman will make its world premiere next year. 'The Typist” will be presented at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Hollywood,  January  27 through March 9, 2026.

An American in Paris History

Other Productions of An American in Paris

2014   Paris World Premiere Production
Paris
2015   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2016   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2017   West End West End Production
West End

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