I’ve always loved Gershwin music and there’s plenty of that in this touring production of American in Paris based on the Broadway hit. The plot is simple: three men fall in love with the same French girl. The French girl harbors some secrets that the men chasing her don’t know about. There’s plenty of dancing and music in this production. I particularly liked the projections of the scenery. Very cool. The cast was enthusiastic and very athletic with all the leaps and spins and ballet. Most of you are familiar with the movie version. This musical production concentrates more on the famous songs and the dancing. If American in Paris shows up in your neighborhood, I recommend you check it out. GRADE: A
SONG LIST:
Act I
“Concerto in F” – Company
“I Got Rhythm” – Henri, Adam, Jerry, Company
“Second Prelude” – Lise, Female Ensemble
“I’ve Got Beginner’s Luck” – Jerry
“The Man I Love” – Lise
“Liza” – Jerry
“‘S Wonderful” – Adam, Henri, Jerry, Company
“Shall We Dance?” – Milo
“Second Rhapsody”/”Cuban Overture” – Company
Act II
“Entr’acte” – Orchestra
“Fidgety Feet” – Jerry, Company
“Who Cares?” – Milo, Adam, Henri
“For You, For Me, For Evermore” – Lise, Henri, Jerry, Milo
“But Not for Me” – Adam, Milo
“I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise” – Henri, Adam, Company
“An American in Paris” – Company
“They Can’t Take That Away from Me” – Adam, Jerry, Henri
Never say no to a good musical, George, though we don’t often go to see plays. I’m not familiar with Gershwin music.
Prashant, this rendition of Gershwin is a bit “jazzy.” You would enjoy it.
This sounds wonderful George – love the Gershwin music and this would work so well on stage, clearly. Hope it transfers to London eventually 🙂
Sergio, I’m sure AMERICAN IN PARIS will cross the ocean. You would be impressed with this touring company. Very acrobatic!
Not my cup of tea. Always hated S’Wonderful.
Steve, how about “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”?
This is one I’d love to see.
Patti, Diane and the friends who joined us to see this production loved all the dancing and music. It lifted everyone’s spirits after the Election.
Sounds great, love Gershwin.
Rick, the band beneath the stage played those great Gershwin songs to perfection. This was a first-rate performance.
Somehow we never did get around to seeing this one on Broadway. Not sure why. I’m glad you enjoyed it so much.
Jeff, I’ve seen the AMERICAN IN PARIS movie many times so I went into this performance a bit jaded. But the first few minutes of great dancing quickly changed my mind.
I don’t need a lift in spirit!
Bob, you have to think of others.
I got rhythm is my fav. song from this. Love Gershwin, though prefer Cole Porter a bit more.
Thanks for the much needed lift. Let’s make American SMART again. Warren 2020
I didn’t mean that! I changed my mind! I really wanted Hillery to win!
Bob, somehow I doubt that.
I didn’t post that last comment attributed to me!