The concert as a whole demonstrated the astonishing range of George Gershwin’s music—from the Broadway musical stage to the ...

So one evening Ira Gershwin and his wife, Lee, have another couple over for drinks, when Mrs. Gershwin suggests they repair to a popular restaurant for dinner. Ira replies that it’s late and ...

Ira Gershwin has written 48 shows including Two Little Girls in Blue (Lyricist), For Goodness Sake (Lyricist), George White's Scandals [1922] (Lyricist), Be Yourself (Lyricist), Primrose (Lyricist ...

First full-length biography devoted to the life of Ira Gershwin. Draws on extensive archival sources and often using Ira's own words. 30 illustrations. 400 pages. The first lyricist to win the ...

What: George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess,' story by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, lyrics by the Heywards and Ira Gershwin, produced by Opera Colorado Starring: Priscilla Baskerville, Arthur Woodley, ...

The prestigious award, established in 2007 and named for legendary songwriting team George and Ira Gershwin, is being given to John and Taupin for their decades of musical success with enduring ...

while he turned out hit after hit musical containing songs like ‘Fascinating rhythm’, ‘Lady be good’ and ‘The man I love’, with lyrics usually by his brother Ira. Gershwin was a man possessed of ...

The idea first appeared in mainstream culture in 1937, when George and Ira Gershwin's song “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off," was performed by Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in the film "Shall ...

Barbara Windsor explores hit songs from flop musicals, including the music of George and Ira Gershwin, Jule Styne, Jerry Herman and Cole Porter. Show more Barbara Windsor explores the phenomenon ...

Growing up in New York City, George Gershwin’s musical gift became clear when he began to play a piano that had been bought for his older brother, Ira. He never looked back. Gershwin became ...