AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Stars Tweet in Honor of Gene Kelly's Birthday
by Sally Henry - August 23, 2015
Legendary American triple threat performer known for his roles in musical movies SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Gene Kelly, would be celebrating his 103rd birthday today. So of course, the Broadway cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS took today to tribute the actor.
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Robert Fairchild!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 16, 2015
Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, Richard welcomes 2015 Tony nominee Robert Fairchild. Watch as they discuss how things are going at the Palace Theatre, how he made the switch from dance to theatre, and so much more!
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Robert Fairchild & Leanne Cope Perform on 'LIVE' Today
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015
Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope, stars of The Tony Award-winning new Broadway musical An American in Paris, perform the song 'Liza' on 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' today, July 17 at 9:00am ET on ABC. An American in Paris is now playing at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street).
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Star Robert Fairchild Among 2015 Bessie Award Nominees; Full List!
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015
The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the nominees for the 2014-15 season at its annual press conference. The 37 nominees were selected by the Bessies Selection Committee, an independent committee of 39 dance industry professionals. Produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, Bessie Award categories include Outstanding Production, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition or Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design. The list of nominations follows.
Photo Coverage: They've Still Got Rhythm! AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Celebrates 100 Performances
by Jennifer Broski - July 10, 2015
An American in Paris, which opened April 12, 205, at the Palace Theatre, just celebrated it's 100th performance. As if the night wasn't exciting enough, one lucky audience member was called up on stage to join the cast to receive a free trip to Paris, France. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you behind the scenes of the special night with the cast!