An American in Paris | |
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Choreographer | Christopher Wheeldon |
Music | George Gershwin |
Premiere | May 4, 2005 New York State Theater |
Original ballet company | New York City Ballet |
Design | Holly Hynes Adrianne Lobel Natasha Katz |
An American in Paris is a one-act ballet choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, to the eponymous music by George Gershwin, costumes designed by Holly Hynes, sets designed by Adrianne Lobel and lighting designed by Natasha Katz. The ballet premiered on May 4, 2005, at the New York State Theater. Wheeldon later directed and choreographed the musical adaptation of the An American in Paris film.