FROM FILM TO STAGE: The national touring company of the Broadway show “An American in Paris,” with music by George Gershwin, comes to the State Theatre New Jersey February 25-27.

Four performances of the Tony award-wining An American in Paris, the Broadway musical inspired by the film musical of the same name, comes to the State Theatre New Jersey Friday, February 25 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 26 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, February 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $40-$98.  

The winner of four Tony Awards, this production directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon features classic Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “’S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” Dance plays a major part in the production.

The show takes the audience to post-World War II Paris, where romance and youthful optimism are in the air. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly liberated Paris to try and make his mark as a painter. Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets the mysterious Lise, a young Parisian ballet dancer with a haunting secret who, like Jerry, is yearning for a new beginning. 

The State Theatre New Jersey is at 15 Livingston Street, New Brunswick Visit STNJ.org for more information.