The wild and hilarious new musical comedy The Gershwins' An American in Paris takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the legendary movie-musical. Reuniting Ken Ludwig, George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin – the team behind the Broadway smash Crazy For You – this new American musical tells the story of Michel Gerard, the greatest music hall singer in Paris.
When Michel fails to turn up at Monumental Pictures' Paris studio for the filming of a new musical, Studio Head LB sends his practical, no-nonsense secretary, Rebecca Klemm, to find the missing star – and when the legendary Parisian crosses swords with the indomitable American, nothing short of fireworks ensue. Don't miss this blissful prequel to the famous movie, featuring some of the best-loved songs written by George and Ira Gershwin including: "'S Wonderful," "They All Laughed," "Stairway to Paradise" and many more.
The Gershwins' An American in Paris is generously sponsored by Premiere Sponsors Apache Corporation and BJ Services Corporation. Additional support is provided by Lead Sponsors Bank of America, ConocoPhillips, Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The Alley Theatre is supported by the 2007-2008 season sponsor Continental Airlines, the official airline of the Alley Theatre.
This production is made possible through support provided by the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Meredith J. Long Performance Fund, dedicated to the production of new work for the stage. -- www.alleytheatre.org
