Ballet dancers are seen but not heard. Yet the musical An American in Paris requires an extraordinary mix of skills. Broadway star Robert Fairchild – on tour in Australia - explains to David Spicer how challenging the title role is.
In 2016, I scored a single ticket to An American in Paris in New York, and the combination of Gershwin’s gorgeous music, an eye-popping set, and a full ballet made this one of my most enjoyable nights in the theatre ever.