Saturday, September 24, 2016

An American in Paris

Yet another wonderful Broadway show that is closing soon (October 9), so everyone go see it!  This was my first time watching An American in Paris, and it was a lot of fun and a very unique show with all the beautiful ballet.

I was so impressed with the talent -- how do these people dance AND sing so well?! -- in addition to the skillful use of the screen projections (I thought Les Mis did a good job, but this was so much better) and funny, witty quips throughout that lightened the mood for what would otherwise have been a darker post-war love story.  Many of the songs should also be recognizable to the general audience, whether you're familiar with Gershwin or not.

Overall, I would highly recommend An American in Paris to both the casual audience and serious Broadway lover.  The story is compelling, the songs are catchy, and the ballet is lovely.

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