The JCC CenterStage presents An American in Paris, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, book by Craig Lucas, directed by Ralph Meranto, with musical direction by Andrew Cooke, and choreography by Jamey Leverett in the Hart Theater at the JCC from May 3 through May 18, 2025. This romantic tale of a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl, set against the backdrop of the City of Light, features some of George and Ira Gershwin’s most beloved songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “S’Wonderful,” and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” An American in Paris is a feast for the eyes and the ears and includes breathtaking dance sequences from the Draper Center Dance Ensemble.

Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery, offered each Sunday at 1:30 PM and again at 3:00 PM. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission.