An American in Paris Stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope Receive Sardi's Portraits

An American in Paris Tony nominees Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope received Sardi's portraits on Thursday, May 28.

In the new musical, directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon at the Palace Theatre, Fairchild and Cope play romantic leads Jerry Mulligan and Lise Dassin. Fairchild, a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, and Cope, a First Artist of London's Royal Ballet, make their Broadway debuts in the production.

Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, the musical features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Craig Lucas. The story follows a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl in a "timeless story of love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II." The principal company also includes Tony nominees Max von Essen and Brandon Uranowitz, as well as Jill Paice and Veanne Cox.

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