An American in Paris gets West End transfer

Broadway musical American in Paris is to transfer to the West End next year.

The musical, which is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, will run at the Dominion Theatre from 4 March, 2017, with a press night on March 21.

The dance musical will star Broadway cast members Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope alongside a company of more than 50 performers.

The show won four Tony Awards in 2015, including best choreography.

The show, which has music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Craig Lucas, will be designed by Bob Crowley, with lighting by Natasha Katz, sound by Jon Weston and projection designs by 59 Productions.

It will have a score adapted by Rob Fisher, orchestrations by Christopher Austin, dance arrangements by Sam Davis and additional orchestrations by Don Sebesky and Bill Elliott.

Musical direction will be by Nigel Lilley, with musical supervision by Todd Ellison.

An American in Paris is produced in London by Stuart Oken, Van Kaplan, Roy Furman, Michael McCabe and Joshua Andrews,

It is currently booking until September 30.