An American in Paris Reviews

Marian letellier from Phoenix, Arizona

AMERICAN IN PARIS

The production was really amazing. I don’t know how this company managed this production in that setting. It was accomplished and beautifully.

Cheryl MOHER from Scottsdale , Arizona

BEST THING I’VE SEEN AT PHOENIX THEATER

I saw the matinee this afternoon and was transfixed by every performance and the talent and versatility of all the actors/dancers in the play. The two leads were incredible, as were the actors that played Milo and Henri. Every supporting part was so professional and enjoyable I couldn’t believe the quality of the work. I came home and watched the 1951 movie with Gene Kelly. I don’t know who wrote this new adaptation… Whether it followed more closely the play that was done in London… But I liked the story I saw today better than the 1951 movie. Go and see this before it leaves town… And then say it again

KH from Boulder Colorado

INNOVATIVE SET DESIGN!

Favorite singer was Nick Spangler at Henri ..I didnt feel the chemistry from Garen Scribner, . Best, most dynamic singing was when 3 male leads sang together. Loved the set designs , the flow and movement of sets added energy to the whole play.

Marcia from Saint Paul, Minnesota

STUNNING AND UNFORGETABLE

This was a graduation present for a young man who loves Jazz, Gershwin, and great theater. All of us were enchanted. We watched the 1951 movie a few weeks ago and agreed that the changes in tone, script and the addition of more music suited modern taste. The best comment on the performance came from the young man: "It was so clear that they set out to create art." Amen to that.

Carol Constantino from Orlando, Florida

TRANSPORTED

Might have been politely sitting throughout the show but every inch of my being was pulled into this performance. Ballet and Broadway had a love child and called it "An American In Paris"...what a blessing! Prepare to swoon, float, fall in love and still be singing the songs the next day. I wanted to shout, "Encore!" I wanted Instant Replay. No wonder there was a spontaneous standing O!!!

Virginia Accetta from San Diego, California

WANTED TO SEE MORE SET DESIGN OF MAGNIFICENT PARIS!

I couldn't wait to take my Grand Daughter Avery to see this magical performance of a classic play for her very speciai 13th birthday present. I had built up the evening by taking her to a French dinner, French motif birthday presents in a French tote bag...and then the actual performance with live orchestra (she was impressed). The voices and dancing were amazing. Like other reviews, I didn't feel the chemistry between Jerry & Lise, but what I missed most was beautiful background historical landmarks of Paris actually staying in the scenes, tree lined streets, metro kiosks, bridges with those beautiful streetlights over the Seine, etc. to help us feel we were there. I too, wondered about the "love connection" and how it happened with Jerry & Lise--needed to be a little more overt so audience could really feel it.. Being a "Francophile" my expectations were probably on the higher side.

Daryl from Seattle, Washington

LOTS TO LIKE, BAD FIT FOR ME

I went into the show knowing nothing about it, but it turns out I knew many of the songs. The costumes, set, and choreography were beautiful. I have very little experience with ballet and had trouble appreciating the dancing elements (not my cup of tea). However, my main issues with the play were some of the characters themselves. Lise was very dour and cold. It was hard to understand why anyone but Henry had much interest in her. Henry was a fun character, but the play constantly toyed with the idea that he might be homosexual, then never went anywhere with it. I didn't really get the interest between Lise and Jerry/Adam...either it wasn't built up enough, or I just missed something. I'm willing to bet that a lot of the relationship building was through the ballet portions. While I didn't enjoy it as much as other plays, I still enjoyed it, and you probably will too.

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