AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Reviews

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS,, the new stage incarnation of the classic Gershwin film, arrives at Broadway's Palace Theatre, officially opening tonight! Previews began March 13 on Broadway, following a Paris world premiere earlier this season

The new musical, inspired by the Oscar-winning film of the same name, features a score by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Craig Lucas.

The cast is led by Robert Fairchild as Jerry Mulligan, Leanne Cope as Lise Dassin, Veanne Cox as Madame Baurel, Jill Paice as Milo Davenport, Brandon Uranowitz as Adam Hochberg and Max von Essen as Henri Baurel, under the astute direction (and choreography) of Christopher Wheeldon, making his Broadway debut.

Post 'em here, kids!

I think the reviews might be all over the place for this one.

Agreed, for sure.

PJ, have you already seen it? If so, I must have missed your critique back in the preview thread.

Updated On: 4/12/15 at 02:23 PM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/an-american-paris-theater-review-788025

I am thinking if Robert Fairchild gets positive reviews...he may be nominated in the Best Actor Musical spot eliminating Rob McClure from Honeymoon.

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.

The true star here, however, is the long-legged Fairchild, whose dreamily elegant form as a dancer — his jetés and pirouettes seem as natural to him as walking — is matched by charisma, understated masculinity and matinee-idol looks.

So happy first review out of the gate is a rave.

Relax Anne, I reposted since your link did not take...not a big deal!

moving forward~

Thank you EM22

New York Times lists it as a critics' pick even though there is not review up yet... is that normal?

I'm afraid these reviews do not bode well for Gigi, either in terms of longevity or noms.

I think it was in reference to the fact that both musicals are based on classic movies set in Paris.

I think it was in reference to the fact that both musicals are based on classic movies set in Paris.

Both those films were also directed by Vincent Minnelli.

Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/broadway/sc-american-paris-broadway-review-20150410-column.html

Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/worlds-converge-with-grace-in-an-american-in-paris-on-broadway/2015/04/12/69f95604-e13e-11e4-ae0f-f8c46aa8c3a4_story.html

Woops, someone posted it already.

Talkin' Broadway is mixed

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/world/index.html

Updated On: 4/12/15 at 10:19 PM

I know right