When did An American in Paris close on Broadway?

When did An American in Paris close on Broadway?

October 9, 2016
The Broadway production of An American in Paris closed on October 9, 2016, after 623 performances. Shortly after closing on Broadway, An American in Paris embarked on a national tour.

Was An American in Paris on Broadway?

An American in Paris is a musical play inspired by the 1951 film of the same name and adapted for the stage by Christopher Wheeldon. It first opened at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris in December 2014 and then at the Palace Theatre on Broadway in April 2015.

How long is the ballet scene in An American in Paris?

17-minute
Most memorable of all is the crowning 17-minute ballet sequence, in which Kelly and Caron waltz through a Paris depicted in the style of different painters.

Who choreographed the ballet in An American in Paris?

Christopher Wheeldon
It is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, one of the world’s most celebrated ballet choreographers but one with no experience directing musicals.

Is An American in Paris a ballet?

An American in Paris is a one-act ballet choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, to the eponymous music by George Gershwin, costumes designed by Holly Hynes, sets designed by Adrianne Lobel and lighting designed by Natasha Katz. The ballet premiered on May 4, 2005 at the New York State Theater.

What Is An American in Paris based on?

An American in Paris is a jazz-influenced orchestral piece by American composer George Gershwin first performed in 1928. It was inspired by the time that Gershwin had spent in Paris and evokes the sights and energy of the French capital during the Années folles.

Who was in the movie an American in Paris?

In 1951, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released the musical film, An American in Paris, featuring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.

Who wrote an American in Paris for two pianos?

^ Van Dyke, Joseph M. (2011). George Gershwin’s An American in Paris for Two Pianos: A Critical Score Study and Performance Guide (Doctoral thesis). Columbus, OH: OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

Where can I find media related to an American in Paris?

Wikimedia Commons has media related to An American in Paris. An American in Paris, audio on YouTube, New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, 1959. Archived May 29, 2018, at webrecorder.io

When was an American in Paris first recorded?

An American in Paris has been frequently recorded. The first recording was made for the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1929 with Nathaniel Shilkret conducting the Victor Symphony Orchestra, drawn from members of the Philadelphia Orchestra.