An American in Paris: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
An American in Paris follows Jerry Mulligan, an American soldier who decides to stay in Paris after World War II, hoping to build a new life for himself. When he falls for a mysterious French ballerina, Jerry finds himself caught between love, ambition, and a world in flux. An American in Paris is a romantic celebration of art, hope, and the hopeful beauty of new beginnings.
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through the following links, we may earn a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure for more info.
Musical Information
Musical Type: 1951 Film / Contemporary Musical (2014)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles)
Genre: Romance
Setting: 1940s / France (Paris)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Book: Craig Lucas
Based On: An American in Paris➝ (1951 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Licensing
An American in Paris is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Art, Based on a Movie, Classical, Jazz, Romantic, Tap Dance, War
Similar Musicals
Return to the complete A-Z musicals list »