[1] The set, designed by Adrianne Lobel,[2] was inspired by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso.
[4] An American in Paris premiered on May 4, 2005, at the New York State Theater, the three lead roles were originated by Carla Körbes, Jenifer Ringer and Damian Woetzel, and Andrea Quinn conducted the orchestra.
[5] The reviewer for The New York Times wrote that Wheeldon was "clever in capturing idealized Paris street life" though "the dance never quite coheres.
"[2] Another Times reviewer wrote that the scenes were unmemorable but "well crafted that the overall result is amiable entertainment.
[8] NYCB principal dancer Robert Fairchild and Royal Ballet's Leanne Cope originated the roles Jerry Mulligan and Lise Dassin respectively.