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Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin

Writer, Lyricist, Composer

Ira Gershwin

About Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin




Birth Name:

Israel Gershvin


Also Known As:

Arthur Francis


Born:

December 6, 1896, New York City, New York


Died:

August 17, 1983, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.


Collaborations:

George Gershwin


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Musicals by Ira Gershwin

Broadway Musical
Broadway Musical
Broadway Musical
Broadway Musical
Broadway Musical

Plus:

  • The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm
  • Oh, Kay!
  • Uptown...It's Hot!
  • My One And Only
  • The 1940's Radio Hour
  • Mr. Wonderful
  • Let 'Em Eat Cake
  • Pardon My English
  • Strike Up the Band
  • Show Girl
  • Treasure Girl
  • Rosalie
  • Funny Face
  • Song of the Flame
  • Tip-Toes
  • Tell Me More
  • Lady, Be Good!
  • George White's Scandals
  • Sweet Little Devil
  • Our Nell
  • The French Doll
  • The Broadway Whirl
  • Snapshots of 1921
  • Morris Gest's "Midnight Whirl"
  • La, La, Lucille
  • The Lady in Red

Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More

Musical Numbers
Someone to Watch Over Me
Bidin' My Time
Embraceable You
I Got Rhythm
They Can't Take That Away from Me
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
They All Laughed
Summertime
I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'






CDs

CD
George Gershwin: The Ultimate Collection
CD
The Essential George Gershwin

Sheetmusic

Sheetmusic
Vocal Selections

Videos

DVD
Porgy and Bess Original Hollywood Version DVD

Books

Book
Lyrics on Several Occasions
Book
Ira Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist

Other

Merchandise




Awards and Reviews

1992 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical - Crazy for You

1992 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Musical - Crazy for You

1977 Tony Award Nominations

Most Innovative Production of a Revival - Porgy and Bess

2012 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Musical - Porgy and Bess

1932 Pulitzer Prize Nominations

Pulitzer Prize for Drama - Of Thee I Sing

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