The award winning stage musical based on the 1951 MGM classic is being screened at cinemas nationwide:
https://www.anamericaninpariscinema.com
Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope both classical dancers (former Principle Dancer with New York City Ballet and First Artist with The Royal Ballet respectively) take on the roles of Jerry (Gene Kelly) and Lise (Leslie Caron); Christopher Wheeldon is at the helm as director and choreographer, with set and costume design by Bob Crowley.
The musical opened at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on December 10th 2014, this was followed by a run on Broadway and a US tour. It premiered in London's West End at The Dominion Theatre in March 2017.
A couple of interesting articles from the archives.
Christopher Wheeldon discusses his adaptation:
Back story about the film and the musical:
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/mar/17/an-american-in-paris-gene-kelly-stage
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