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An American in Paris Celebrates Its First Year on Broadway

The musical turned one on April 12.

Tricia Baron
Broadway
Original American in Paris leading man Robert Fairchild returns to the Palace Theatre to join Leanne Cope and director Christopher Wheeldon for the festivities.
Original American in Paris leading man Robert Fairchild returns to the Palace Theatre to join Leanne Cope and director Christopher Wheeldon for the festivities.
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The Broadway production of An American in Paris celebrated its first anniversary on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on April 12.

Music supervisor Rob Fisher, producer Roy Furman, director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, producer Stuart Oken, and associate director/choreographer Dontee Kiehn toast the show's special occasion.
Music supervisor Rob Fisher, producer Roy Furman, director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, producer Stuart Oken, and associate director/choreographer Dontee Kiehn toast the show's special occasion.
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Winner of four 2015 Tony Awards, An American in Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, the musical features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Craig Lucas. The story follows a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl in a "timeless story of love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II."

The American in Paris family celebrates their first year on Broadway.
The American in Paris family celebrates their first year on Broadway with a treat from Carlo's Bakery.
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The company is currently led by Garen Scribner alongside original leading players Leanne Cope, Brandon Uranowitz, Max von Essen, Jill Paice, and Veanne Cox. Robert Fairchild, who made his Broadway debut as the show's original leading man, rejoined the company for the celebration.

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