AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Reviews

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 3:38am

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!

[Annetteiago]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:11am

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Updated On: 4/12/15 at 08:11 AM

[Bilbo3]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:22am

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

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 12:34pm

Fingers crossed that this gets great reviews!

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 2:23pm

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

[Annetteiago]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 6:38pm

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

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 6:54pm

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.

[Annetteiago]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 6:56pm

"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."

 

learn to read the forum b4 posting

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 6:56pm

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

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 6:57pm

Woah--Anne, siiiiimmer down...

 

Thanks to both of you for posting it--great review!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 7:02pm

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

moving forward~

Thank you EM22

[MNC77]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 7:03pm

AM New york: http://www.amny.com/an-american-in-paris-theater-review-3-stars-1.10250227

Mostly positive, similar to Hollywood reporter's review, fairly short and more summary than review as AM tends to be

[Fantod]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 7:31pm

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

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:06pm

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

Please keep in mind that a new rule was made this year where if there is a tie in the nomination process of any of the acting categories, the number of slots will be expanding from 5 to 6 or even 7.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:15pm

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

[massofmen]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:23pm

why does this have anything to do with GIGI? isn't american in paris a new musical? if this thing gets raves this might give FUN HOME and SOMETHINGS ROTTEN a run for its money. 

[Unknown User]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:24pm

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

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:27pm

Associated Press= positive

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268748/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ORpqs1uR

 

Updated On: 4/12/15 at 08:27 PM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:39pm

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.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:46pm

I'm so happy to see these glowing reviews for such a beautiful show. Congrats to the cast and crew!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 8:51pm

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

 

[mpd4165]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 10:19pm

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/theater/review-an-american-in-paris-a-romance-of-song-and-step.html

NY Times is very positive.

[Fantod]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 10:19pm

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

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 10:22pm

Wouldn't have expected this based on the buzz on this board. 

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 10:24pm

I know right