A woman and man dancing on a bench in front of the Eiffel Tower

An American in Paris

Adapted for the stage by Christopher Wheeldon

Songs from George + Ira Gershwin

Book by Craig Lucas

Directed by Larry Raben

Choreographed by DJ Gray

January 25, 2023 to March 12, 2023
Mainstage Theatre

Romance, dance, and the soaring melodies of George and Ira Gershwin – who could ask for anything more?

Full of grandeur and set to the exhilarating music of George and Ira Gershwin, this new hit musical inspired by the 1951 film includes the timeless favorites, “’S Wonderful,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.” The story follows a young American soldier and French girl each yearning for a new beginning in the most romantic city in the world – amongst breathtaking ballet, sweeping scores, and decadent dance. This modern and theatrical telling will make your soul soar with awe-inspiring beauty – prepare to be swept away.


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Act One: 1 hour and 10 minutes, Intermission: 15 minutes, Act Two: 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Content warnings: Strobe lighting, haze effects, and loud noises.

 

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The Artists

Brianna Abruzzo
As Lise Dassin
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María Amorocho
As Madame Baurel
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Nick Barakos
As Adam Hochberg
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Geoffrey Belliston
As Ensemble, Adam Hochberg understudy
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Bailee Cudmore
As Dance Ensemble
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Kylie Victoria Edwards
As Dance Ensemble, Lise Dassin understudy
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Albert Johnston
As Dance Ensemble
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Casey Lamont
As Dance Ensemble/Dance Captain
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Amanda Lea LaVergne
As Milo Davenport
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Derek Luscutoff
As Dance Ensemble
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Aidan Lutton
As Dance Ensemble
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Darren McArthur
As Dance Ensemble
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Katie McFadzen
As Ensemble, Madame Baurel understudy
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Carmiña Monserrat has long dark hair, wears a white shirt, and is posing in front of a white background.
As Dance Ensemble
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Sarah Morgan
As Dance Ensemble
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Trevor Rex
As Dance Ensemble, Henri Baurel understudy
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Grace Rogers
As Ensemble, Milo Davenport understudy
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Clay Sanderson
As Monsieur Baurel, Ensemble
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Taylor Stanger
As Dance Ensemble, Jerry Mulligan understudy
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Michael Starr
As Jerry Mulligan
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Sarah Wiechman
As Dance Ensemble
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Dallyn Brunck
As Ensemble Swing
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Kayden Oliver
As Dance Ensemble Swing
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Amber Skaggs
As Dance Ensemble Swing
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Xingyu Wang
As Ensemble Swing
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The Artists

Brianna Abruzzo
As Lise Dassin
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María Amorocho
As Madame Baurel
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Nick Barakos
As Adam Hochberg
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Geoffrey Belliston
As Ensemble, Adam Hochberg understudy
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Bailee Cudmore
As Dance Ensemble
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Kylie Victoria Edwards
As Dance Ensemble, Lise Dassin understudy
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Albert Johnston
As Dance Ensemble
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Casey Lamont
As Dance Ensemble/Dance Captain
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Amanda Lea LaVergne
As Milo Davenport
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Derek Luscutoff
As Dance Ensemble
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Aidan Lutton
As Dance Ensemble
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Darren McArthur
As Dance Ensemble
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Katie McFadzen
As Ensemble, Madame Baurel understudy
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Carmiña Monserrat has long dark hair, wears a white shirt, and is posing in front of a white background.
As Dance Ensemble
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Sarah Morgan
As Dance Ensemble
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Trevor Rex
As Dance Ensemble, Henri Baurel understudy
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Grace Rogers
As Ensemble, Milo Davenport understudy
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Clay Sanderson
As Monsieur Baurel, Ensemble
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Taylor Stanger
As Dance Ensemble, Jerry Mulligan understudy
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Michael Starr
As Jerry Mulligan
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Sarah Wiechman
As Dance Ensemble
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Dallyn Brunck
As Ensemble Swing
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Kayden Oliver
As Dance Ensemble Swing
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Amber Skaggs
As Dance Ensemble Swing
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Xingyu Wang
As Ensemble Swing
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The Creative Team

Larry Raben+ – Director/ Musical Staging

DJ Gray+ – Choreographer

Casey Lamont – Assistant Choreographer

Kevin Robert White – Musical Director 

Pasha Yamotahari – Dialect Coach 

Douglas Clarke – Scenic/Video Designer

Jared A. Sayeg – Lighting Designer

CeCe Sickler – Costume Coordinator

Kelly Yurko – Hair/Makeup designer

Dave Temby – Sound Designer

Sarah Harris – Properties Master

Samantha Monson* – Stage Manager

Katherine Roll Lang* – Asst. Stage Manager

The Orchestra

Kevin Robert White – Conductor 

Christina Steffen – Reed 1 

Paulo Finateri – Reed 2 

Jim Germann – Reed 3

Dave Coolidge – Trumpet 1 

Greg Lloyd – Trumpet 2 

Bill Foy – Trombone 

Mark Stolper – Drums/Percussion 

Stephen Kuebelbeck – Keyboard  1

Randi Rudolph – Keyboard  2

Linda Lambie – Violin 1

Myra Lin – Violin 2 

Emily Hunt – Cello 

TJ Maliszewski – Bass

* Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.

+ Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

Member of United Scenic Artists

Select Mask Required Performances

Select performances have been designated "Mask Required" to ensure all audiences have an opportunity to attend a performance in an environment they are comfortable in: February 18, 2023 at 2:00pm.

ASL/Audio Describe Night

Audio Description and American Sign Language Interpretation are available for each production. ASL/Audio Describe Night is Thursday, February 16 for An American in Paris.