An American in Paris - The Musical
This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the Oscar winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility.
Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war. Featuring the gorgeous music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin (including the classic hits, Wonderful and I Got Rhythm), stunning designs and show-stopping choreography, this incredible production received a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from the critics.
Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin, Book by Craig Lucas, Directed & choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon, Musical Director John Rigby.
The programme starts 30 minutes after doors open and on Saturdays the main feature about 60 minutes after doors open.
Released by CinemaLive on May 30, 2024, this is a Tony Award-winning production inspired by the Oscar-winning MGM film. The story follows Jerry Mulligan, an American GI striving to make it as a painter in post-war Paris, and his encounter with a young dancer named Lise.
Doors open:
2pm Sunday 27th April 2025
Director:
Christopher Wheeldon
Genre:
Recorded live theatre
Runtime:
155 mins (Including intermission)
Certificate:
PG
Starring:
Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Haydn Oakley, Jane Asher
