Ira Gershwin
Also Credited As: Arthur Francis
Date of Death: August 17, 1983 (86)
Birth Place: New York, NY
Latest News on Ira Gershwin:
Lawrence Schulman to Release New Book on Peter Allen in 2025 (Jul 1, 2024)
Boston Summer 2024 Arts Offerings Include Musicals, Plays, Concerts and More! (Jun 25, 2024)
STEVE ROSS & KAREN MURPHY: BEST OF THE VERSED to Be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea (Jun 25, 2024)
Lawrence Schulman to Release New Book on Peter Allen in 2025 (Jul 1, 2024)
Boston Summer 2024 Arts Offerings Include Musicals, Plays, Concerts and More! (Jun 25, 2024)
STEVE ROSS & KAREN MURPHY: BEST OF THE VERSED to Be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea (Jun 25, 2024)
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Ira Gershwin, the first songwriter to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize, was born in New York City on December 6, 1896. In 1917 The Evening Sun published his first song ("You May Throw All The Rice You Desire But Please Friends, Throw No Shoes"). Four years later Ira enjoyed his first major stage success, Two Little Girls in Blue, written with another Broadway newcomer, Vincent Youmans. In 1924 Ira and his brother, George, created the smash hit Lady Be Good and went on to continue their remarkable collaboration through a dozen major stage scores, producing such standards as "Fascinating Rhythm," "The Man I Love," "S' Wonderful," "Embraceable You," "I Got Rhythm," "But Not For Me" and others far too numerous to mention. During his long career, Ira also enjoyed productive collaborations with such songwriters as Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Kurt Weill, Burton Lane and Jerome Kern, with whom he created his greatest song hit of any one year, "Long Ago And Far Away." Ira Gershwin died on August 17, 1983, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Ira Gershwin Awards and Nominations
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Olivier Awards - 1993 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical
Ira Gershwin, Crazy For You
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1932 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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VIDEO: First Look At Hershey Felder in GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Joshua Wright - Feb 1, 2024
TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- David Garrison on Richard Nixon and George Wallace
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Travels To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019
TV: BroadwayHD Releases AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Starring Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 3, 2018
Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Six- S'Wonderful at Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2018
Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Cinq- At the Tonys!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2018
Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Quatre- Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2018
Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Trois- Broadway Bound!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2018
Countdown to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Theatres: Day Deux- Curtain Up in France!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2018
Une Histoire of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- In Movie Theatres on September 20 & 23!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2018
TV Exclusive: Show Stories- Ken Ludwig Explains How He Scrapped a Whole Act to Make CRAZY FOR YOU a Hit!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2018
TV Exclusive: Show Stories- Susan Stroman Gives Us the Low Down on How CRAZY FOR YOU Came to Be
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2018
Ira Gershwin News
Lawrence Schulman to Release New Book on Peter Allen in 2025
In 2025, BearManor Media will publish Lawrence Schulman's third book for BearManor Media, called Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp. Learn more.
In 2025, BearManor Media will publish Lawrence Schulman's third book for BearManor Media, called Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp. Learn more.
Boston Summer 2024 Arts Offerings Include Musicals, Plays, Concerts and More!
Helping keep that moniker as accurate today as ever are a vibrant theater district presenting pre-Broadway productions and national tours, award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies focused on everything from Shakespeare to contemporary plays and musicals. Boston audiences have much to look forward to this summer.
Helping keep that moniker as accurate today as ever are a vibrant theater district presenting pre-Broadway productions and national tours, award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies focused on everything from Shakespeare to contemporary plays and musicals. Boston audiences have much to look forward to this summer.
STEVE ROSS & KAREN MURPHY: BEST OF THE VERSED to Be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Steve Ross and Karen Murphy in Best of the Versed, celebrating lesser-known opening lyrics from the Great American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Steve Ross and Karen Murphy in Best of the Versed, celebrating lesser-known opening lyrics from the Great American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse
What did our critic think of CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse?
What did our critic think of CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse?
BWW Q&A: Michael Feinstein on BECAUSE OF YOU: MY TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT at Wolf Trap
We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.
We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.
Photos: Ogunquit Playhouse Presents CRAZY FOR YOU
Ogunquit Playhouse has released photos of their production of Crazy for You, running through July 13, 2024 at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Ogunquit Playhouse has released photos of their production of Crazy for You, running through July 13, 2024 at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Derek Deane's STRICTLY GERSHWIN to Make Its Cleveland Premiere in October at Playhouse Square
Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin will make its Cleveland debut at Playhouse Square this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin will make its Cleveland debut at Playhouse Square this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ANNA BERGMAN: THE SONG IS YOU to be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
Anna Bergman will perform beloved songs from Broadway and film at LTV Studios on June 22, accompanied by musical director Phil Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Anna Bergman will perform beloved songs from Broadway and film at LTV Studios on June 22, accompanied by musical director Phil Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Sutton Foster Showcases Her Soprano in Concert with Boston Pops
Sutton Foster just may have made history during her recent concerts with the Boston Pops – as the first artist to break out the crochet needles and yarn to add a few rows to an in-progress blanket mid-performance at Symphony Hall.
Sutton Foster just may have made history during her recent concerts with the Boston Pops – as the first artist to break out the crochet needles and yarn to add a few rows to an in-progress blanket mid-performance at Symphony Hall.
Review: VARIETY GALA �" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
The annual Variety Gala is always well worth attending
The annual Variety Gala is always well worth attending
Review: MARK NADLER - HOOTENANNY �" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
A fabulous string of numbers from what is known as The Great American Songbook.
A fabulous string of numbers from what is known as The Great American Songbook.
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA Concert Series Begins This Month At LTV Studios
Experience the Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea at LTV Studios, featuring cabaret performances every Saturday from June 22 to August 31.
Experience the Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea at LTV Studios, featuring cabaret performances every Saturday from June 22 to August 31.
FROM NEW YORK, YOU DON'T GET A DIVORCE To Have Two-Show Special Engagement At Park Theater
FROM NEW YORK, YOU DON’T GET A DIVORCE, a new cabaret featuring Lou Craft's poems set to music by Frank Sanchez, will be presented at Park Theater in Hudson, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FROM NEW YORK, YOU DON’T GET A DIVORCE, a new cabaret featuring Lou Craft's poems set to music by Frank Sanchez, will be presented at Park Theater in Hudson, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
JUDY GARLAND: A CELEBRATION 3 CD/2 LP Set To Be Released in July
Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited/Acrobat Music has announced the release on July 5, 2024 of the 3-CD 73 track album Judy Garland: A Celebration, selections of which are included on the first volume of an LP of the same name. C
Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited/Acrobat Music has announced the release on July 5, 2024 of the 3-CD 73 track album Judy Garland: A Celebration, selections of which are included on the first volume of an LP of the same name. C
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June
Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.
Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Singer/Actress Karen Akers Returns to Birdland
Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.
Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.
Max Clayton, Sally Struthers, Angie Schworer & More to Star in CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for CRAZY FOR YOU. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for CRAZY FOR YOU. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at Kennedy Center
The triple -threat talent of the charismatic performer Patti LuPone was on full display at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Friday evening---and, oh! What a night it was! A capacity crowd of what was obviously a devoted (and almost fanatical fan base) tuned out to see a glorious two hours of songs ---which were sung with sheer show -biz brio by the resonant mezzo-soprano of Ms. LuPone.
The triple -threat talent of the charismatic performer Patti LuPone was on full display at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Friday evening---and, oh! What a night it was! A capacity crowd of what was obviously a devoted (and almost fanatical fan base) tuned out to see a glorious two hours of songs ---which were sung with sheer show -biz brio by the resonant mezzo-soprano of Ms. LuPone.
Ira Gershwin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Ira Gershwin written?
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), Lady, Be Good (Lyricist), Tell Me More! (Lyricist), Tip-Toes (Lyricist), Oh, Kay! (Lyricist), Strike Up the Band (Lyricist), Funny Face (Lyricist), Rosalie (Lyricist), Treasure Girl (Lyricist), Show Girl (Lyricist), Girl Crazy (Lyricist), Sweet and Low (Lyricist), Shoot the Works! (Lyricist), Of Thee I Sing (Lyricist), Pardon My English (Lyricist), Let 'Em Eat Cake (Lyricist), Life Begins at 8:40 (Lyricist), Porgy and Bess (Lyricist), Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Lyricist), All Points West (Lyricist), Lady in the Dark (Lyricist), The Firebrand of Florence (Lyricist), Park Avenue (Lyricist), Do It Again! (Lyricist), Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill (Lyricist), Mr. Words (Lyricist), A Kurt Weill Cabaret (Lyricist), My One and Only (Lyricist), Gertrude Stein and a Companion (Additional Music), Reaching for the Moon (Lyricist), Crazy for You (Lyricist), The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Composer/Lyricist), George Gershwin Alone (Composer/Lyricist), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Lyricist), Never Gonna Dance (Lyricist), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), LoveMusik (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), The Gershwins' An American In Paris (Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Lyricist), A Night With Janis Joplin (Lyricist), A Star is Born (Music & Lyrics).
What awards has Ira Gershwin been nominated for?
Ira Gershwin has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include the American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for "Crazy For You" and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "Of Thee I Sing". These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Ira Gershwin's work has received in the Broadway industry.
What awards has Ira Gershwin won?
Ira Gershwin has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include receiving the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Crazy For You." He also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Of Thee I Sing." These awards recognize his talent and contribution to the Broadway industry.
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