An American in Paris on USA Tour
The success of Rhapsody in Blue in 1924 allowed George Gershwin to travel to Europe and to meet a number of composers that he admired during a stay in Paris. Stravinsky, Ravel, Poulenc, Milhaud gave the American musician their recognition and encouragement. An American in Paris, composed in 1928, is a symphonic poem of about twenty minutes hailed by the critic Isaac Goldberg as being an “American Afternoon of a Faun”. Contrary to most cases, An American in Paris was not a Broadway show adapted into a movie to touch a wider audience. Such a flagship of the genre being missing from the stage, Jean-Luc Choplin, associated with the Broadway producers Van Kaplan and Stuart Oken, are filling in the gap with this production.
Eager to begin his life anew after the brutality of combat, World War II Army veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. With the assistance of fellow ex-pat Milo Davenport, a wealthy American with a past she wishes to forget, Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret. Soon it becomes clear that Jerry’s friends-Adam, a Jewish American composer, and Henri, a Parisian aristocrat – also vie for Lise’s love. This romantic tangle can only be untied through the miracle of dance set to some of the greatest music and lyrics ever written. A classic American film about young souls in Paris has been reimagined for the Broadway stage of the 21st century.
Tickets – Dates – Cities
MIAMI – Dec. 27, 2016-Jan. 01, 2017
DURHAM – Jan. 03-Jan. 08, 2017
CHARLOTTE – Jan. 10-Jan. 15, 2017
ST. LOUIS – Jan. 17-Jan. 29, 2017
DALLAS – Jan. 31-Feb. 12, 2017
FT. WORTH – Feb. 14-Feb. 19, 2017
HOUSTON – Feb. 21-Mar. 05, 2017
DENVER – Mar. 8-Mar. 19, 2017
LOS ANGELES – Mar. 22-April 09, 2017
LAS VEGAS – April 11-April 16, 2017
TEMPE – April 18-April 23, 2017
COSTA MESA – April 25-May 7, 2017
SEATTLE – May 9-May 14, 2017
PORTLAND – May 16-May 21, 2017
PITTSBURGH – May 30-June 11, 2017
ST. PAUL – June 13-June 18, 2017
CLEVELAND – June 20-July 9, 2017
KANSAS CITY – July 11-July 16, 2017
DES MOINES – July 18-July 23, 2017
CHICAGO – July 25-Aug 13, 2017
ATLANTA – Aug. 15-Aug. 20, 2017
Reviews
Cast
Garen Scribner – Jerry Mulligan 
Garen is thrilled to bring this beautiful story across America with this incredible company of artists. Garen comes directly from the Broadway company, where he played Jerry Mulligan. A former soloist with the San Francisco Ballet and an artist of Nederlands Dans Theater I, Garen believes art has the capability of changing lives, and he is grateful for the opportunity to share his passion with the audience. He thanks his gorgeous Lise, Sara Esty, his family, Victoria Morris, and the entire cast & crew for sharing this journey. Follow Jerry, Garen, and his dog, Pilot, behind-the-scenes at @GarenScribner.
Sara Esty – Lise Dassin 
Broadway: An American in Paris (OBC ensemble, Lise alternate). Théâtre du Châtelet: An American in Paris (Lise standby). Former soloist with the Miami City Ballet. Training: Maine State Ballet, School of American Ballet, and Miami City Ballet School. Sara received a Princess Grace Fellowship Award for excellence in dance, and has performed various works by Balanchine, Robbins, Tharp, Taylor, Scarlett, Ratmansky, Wheeldon, and Peck. Special thanks to the ever growing AAIP team and family, and BRS/Gage. For M, D, L, my family, and the man I love. Vive la France! @sesty5
Etai Benson – Adam Hochberg 
Thrilled to be bringing Paris to North America! Broadway/National Tour: Boq in Wicked. Regional: Fortress of Solitude (Premiere, Dallas Theatre Center), My Name is Asher Lev (GableStage), A Room With a View (Premiere, Old Globe). Workshops: The Band’s Visit, Little Miss Sunshine. Training: University of Michigan and Moscow Art Theatre. Thanks to The Talent House, Christopher and Rachel. For my family – Je t’aime. www.etaibenson.com @etaibenson
Emily Ferranti – Milo Davenport 
hrilled to be a part of the original touring company of such a beautiful production! Broadway: Wicked. National Tour: Wicked (Nessarose), Dreamgirls (Sweetheart). Radio City Spring Spectacular. Regional: Annie (Grace) at Maltz Jupiter Theatre. TV: “Forever.” Graduate of The Boston Conservatory. Thank you to Christopher and Rachel, CGF, and John for always supporting me even if it means leaving town again! Twitter-@emfernful
Gayton Scott – Madame Baurel 
roadway: Gypsy starring Bernadette Peters directed by Sam Mendes, The Women starring Cynthia Nixon, Present Laughter starring Frank Langella. Other NY theater includes The New Group, The Culture Project, Here among others. TV/Film: “Law&Order: CI,” “Guiding Light,” “As the World Turns,” “Great Performances PBS,” Forbidden Love, PS I Love You. Gayton studied acting with William Esper.
Nick Spangler – Henri Baurel 
Original Broadway casts of The Book of Mormon, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and It Shoulda Been You, in which he created the role of the best man, Greg Madison. His Off-Broadway performance as Matt in The Fantasticks garnered him the Theater Hall of Fame Elaine and Jerry Orbach Fellowship Award. In 2008 Nick was the winner of the reality series “The Amazing Race” on CBS.
Leigh-Ann Esty – Lise Alternates 
Leigh-Ann is thrilled to be joining the tour of AAIP! After 12 years dancing with Miami City Ballet, she is excited to take on a new adventure. Huge thanks to M, D, and S for their unconditional love and support. Let’s do this!
Ryan Steele – Jerry Alternates 
oadway: Newsies (Astaire Award nom), Matilda, West Side Story, Billy Elliot. Film/TV: Ted 2, Five Dances, NBC’s Peter Pan Live, Smash. Big thanks to Laurie, Dustin and the AAIP team. All the love to family, DDPC and Char.
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