Great Performances

An American In Paris The Musical

Experience one of the most famous musicals of all time with a celebrated new adaptation featuring the original Tony Award-nominated stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope. The acclaimed production was directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon.

Getting Jazzed for Broadway's Best: An American in Paris

4m 27s

Learn more about An American in Paris The Musical with Garen Scribner, former actor in the National Tour and current host of the "Broadway Sandwich" web series on ALL ARTS. He discusses his favorite number, what sets the musical apart from the movie, and more.

Previews + Extras

  • An American In Paris The Musical - Official Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An American In Paris The Musical - Official Trailer

    S46 E2 - 31s

    Experience one of the most famous musicals of all time with a celebrated new adaptation featuring the original Tony Award-nominated stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope. The acclaimed production was directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon.

  • "Beginner's Luck": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Beginner's Luck"

    S46 E2 - 1m 57s

    Jerry (Robert Fairchild) tries to convince Lise (Leanne Cope) that it's no coincidence they keep running into each other. He's got "Beginner's Luck" and as such transforms the parfumerie where Lise works with a dazzling dance number.

  • "I Got Rhythm": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "I Got Rhythm"

    S46 E2 - 2m 30s

    In this excerpt, Jerry and Henri try to convince Adam that his lofty composition is best when played as an uplifting tune. Watch as the cast sing and dance to the Gershwin classic "I Got Rhythm."

  • "I'll Build A Stairway to Paradise": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "I'll Build A Stairway to Paradise"

    S46 E2 - 2m 15s

    Henri's dreams of being a star singer manifest in this musical number - complete with all the sparkle and class of a Ziegfield Follies show-stopper.

  • Ballet Pas De Deux excerpt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ballet Pas De Deux excerpt

    S46 E2 - 2m 24s

    Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild perform the signature pas de deux, set to George Gershwin's gorgeous score, with Christopher Wheeldon's stunning, Tony-winning choreography.

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