Post by contributing writer, Angela Camacho, who attended a media preview.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS musical debuted this week on April 25th at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This musical is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris with songs from George and Ira Gershwin that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2014/15 season.
An American in Paris Touring Company – Photo by Matthew Murphy
A classic is born! AN AMERICAN IN PARIS was sensational and it transported me to a world filled with romance, friendship, music, art, and ballet. The dreamlike scenes were continuously changing and were unbelievable. I was often mesmerized and lost in a trance in the story. The “I Got Rhythm” performance was astounding (my favorite part of the show). The dance moves were extraordinary and breathtaking. The audience was truly captivated. It is no surprise this new musical received an astounding fourteen Tony nominations. The audience gave the incredible cast a standing ovation. This musical is simply wonderful and a MUST-SEE! It will be in town through May 7, 2017!
An American in Paris Touring Company – Photo by Matthew Murphy
This post is written by Angela Camacho. Angela is a mom of four, Latina lifestyle blogger for QueenBeeLatina.com, Co-Producer to the Listen To Your Mother Show OC, Momager to child actor, and has been featured in Orange County Register. She loves coffee, food, travel, fashion, and new adventures.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS – THE MUSICAL
An American in Paris – Robert Fairchild from the original Broadway company of An American in Paris – Photo by Angela Sterling
April 25, 2017 to May 7, 2017
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsSegerstrom Hall600 Town Center DriveCosta Mesa, CA(714) 556-2787SCFTA.org
TICKETS start at $29.
RUNNING TIME: (approximate) 2 hours and 33 minutes
“An American in Paris is a triumph! Pure joy!”- New York Times
“Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard tosettle for less ever again.”- The Wall Street Journal
- Act I: 67 minutes
- Intermission: 20 minutes
- Act II: 66 minutes
PERFORMANCES:
- Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 PM
- Saturday at 2:00 PM* and 7:30 PM
- Sunday at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM (No evening show on Sunday, May 7)
- Additional 1:00 PM performance on Thursday, May 4.
*NOTE: The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, May 6, 2017 will include audio description, open captioning and sign language interpretation.