This romantic musical finally is back on stage at Indianapolis’ beloved Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Scheduled for 2020 and shut down by the pandemic, Gershwin’s music filled An American in Paris will open for 47 performances starting March 30th and run through May 14th.

Based on the 1951 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, An American in Paris brings breathtaking dance and music to the stage. Jerry Mulligan, a young American soldier, is doing his best to make it as a painter in the bustling city of Paris following the end of WWII. But when Jerry meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret, his life becomes complicated.

The cast of the Arizona Broadway Theatre production of An American in Paris

The City of Light’s streets become a dancefloor for the music of George and Ira Gershwin, including great tunes like “I Got Rhythm,” “But Not for Me,” “Shall We Dance,” and “’S Wonderful.” Of the impressive 11 Tony Award nominations it received,
An American in Paris won four, including Best Orchestrations.

We’re looking forward to enjoying these Gerswhin masterpieces and the accompanying story and dancing choreography on opening weekend. We’ll add our take then. Brisk ticket sales are already limiting seating availability for some performance dates. We suggest that you go to the Beef & Boards website and reserve your time for this classic movie-based show.