Quel Dommage! An American in Paris to Close Early on Broadway

An American in Paris, which had announced it would shutter on Broadway on January 1, 2017, will now end its run on October 9. At time of closing the tuner will have played 623 regular performances and 29 previews. Based on the Oscar-winning film, the musical of hope, redemption and romance officially opened at the Palace Theatre on April 12, 2015.

Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, the tuner tells the tale of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.

An American in Paris features music by George and Ira Gershwin with a book by Craig Lucas. The show includes the songs “I Got Rhythm,” “‘S Wonderful,” “But Not For Me,” “Stairway to Paradise,” “Our Love Is Here To Stay," “They Can’t Take That Away” and orchestral music including “Concerto in F,” “2nd Prelude,” “2nd Rhapsody” and “An American In Paris.” The score has been adapted, arranged and supervised by Rob Fisher.

The cast currently includes Leanne Cope, Dimitri Kleioris, Veanne Cox, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz and Max Von Essen.

The U.S. national tour is scheduled to begin performances on October 14. A London transfer will open in March next year led by original stars Robert Fairchild and Cope.

Broadway.com customers with tickets to canceled performances will be contacted with information on refunds or exchanges.