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An American in Paris: The Musical

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar-winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the City of Light. Featuring the gorgeous music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, including the classic hits 'S Wonderful and I Got Rhythm, stunning designs and show-stopping choreography.

Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility. Following his encounter with a beautiful young dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war. Show less

Contributors

Jerry Mulligan:
Robert Fairchild
Lise Dassin:
Leanne Cope
Henri Baurel:
Haydn Oakley
Milo Davenport:
Zoe Rainey
Adam Hochberg:
David Seadon-Young
Madame Baurel:
Jane Asher
Company:
Sarah Bakker
Company:
James Barton
Company:
Alicia Beck
Company:
Katie Deacon
Company:
Alyn Hawke
Company:
Amy Hollins
Company:
Robin Kent
Company:
Pippa Raine
Company:
Aaron Smyth
Company:
Todd Talbot
Company:
Max Westwell
Company:
Jack Wilcox
Company:
Liam Wrate
Choreographer:
Christopher Wheeldon
Producer:
Stuart Oken
Producer:
Austin Shaw
Executive Producer:
Tim Smith
Executive Producer:
James Swarbrick
Executive Producer:
Phil Hunt
Executive Producer:
Compton Ross
Executive Producer:
Jonathan Feuer
Executive Producer:
James Scott
Executive Producer:
Bonnie Cromley
Executive Producer:
Stewart F. Lane
Music Arranger:
Rob Fisher
Music Supervisor:
Rob Fisher
Set Designer:
Bob Crowley
Costume designer:
Bob Crowley
Sound Designer:
Jon Weston
Music Supervisor:
Todd Ellison
Orchestrator:
Christopher Austin
Orchestrator:
Bill Elliot
Music Director:
John Rigby
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