Paris, after the end of the Second World War: GI Jerry Mulligan stays in the City of Lights after falling in love with a mademoiselle at first sight. Being a stranger, Jerry gets to know pianist Adam Hochberg, who - unbeknownst to Jerry - adores the same woman. The two of them have to work together for a ballet with said woman, who is promised to Henri Baurel. Henri also gets acquainted with Jerry and Adam.
Cinematography
The 17-minute ballet—pure visual intoxication, no dialogue needed.
Score
Gershwin's orchestral arrangements hit like champagne bubbles to the brain.
Director
Christopher Wheeldon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope were both principal dancers at New York City Ballet before making their Broadway debuts in these roles—zero acting experience, maximum charisma.
This filmed stage version preserves the 2015 Broadway production that controversially beat Hamilton for Best Musical at the Tony Awards—yes, really.
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