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Ira Gershwin

( b. Dec 6, 1896 New York, NY - d. Aug 17, 1983 Beverly Hills, CA ) Male

Lyricist, Writer, Composer, Other

Also known as:
 Arthur Francis [Pseudonym]
Israel Gershvin [Birthname]
Relations:
 Brother of George Gershwin
Godfather of Liza Minnelli
Husband of Lenore Gershwin

Productions Dates of Production
Lovemusik  [Original, Musical, Drama]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
May 3, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007
Never Gonna Dance  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Dec 4, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004
Elaine Stritch At Liberty  [Original, Special, Solo, Play with music]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Feb 21, 2002 - May 27, 2002
George Gershwin Alone  [Original, Play, Play with music, Solo, One Act]
Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
Apr 30, 2001 - Jul 22, 2001
The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Apr 25, 1999 - May 9, 1999
Crazy For You  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 7, 1996
Oh, Kay!  [Revival, Musical, All Black Cast]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 1, 1990 - Apr 14, 1991
Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 23, 1986 - Feb 1, 1986
My One And Only  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin;
The score includes music from "Funny Face" with lyrics by Ira Gershwin;
For his generous support, the producers gratefully acknowledge Ira Gershwin
May 1, 1983 - Mar 3, 1985
Porgy and Bess  [Revival, Musical, Opera]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Apr 7, 1983 - May 15, 1983
A Kurt Weill Cabaret  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 5, 1979 - Jun 1, 1980
Porgy and Bess  [Revival, Musical, Opera]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin;
The Producers wish to express their gratitude for the assistance, advice and confidence of Ira Gershwin
Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 9, 1977
Mr. Wonderful  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957
At Home With Ethel Waters  [Original, Special, Revue]
Lyrics for "Lady Be Good" by Ira Gershwin
Sep 22, 1953 - Oct 10, 1953
Porgy and Bess  [Revival, Musical, Opera]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Mar 10, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953
Of Thee I Sing  [Revival, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
May 5, 1952 - Jul 5, 1952
Park Avenue  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 4, 1946 - Jan 4, 1947
The Firebrand of Florence  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Book by Ira Gershwin;
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Mar 22, 1945 - Apr 28, 1945
Porgy and Bess  [Original, Musical, Opera]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Feb 7, 1944 - Apr 8, 1944
Lady in the Dark  [Revival, Musical]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Feb 27, 1943 - May 15, 1943
Porgy and Bess  [Revival, Musical, Opera]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 22, 1942 - Sep 26, 1942
Lady in the Dark  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sep 2, 1941 - May 30, 1942
Lady in the Dark  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 23, 1941 - Jun 15, 1941
The Show is On  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sep 18, 1937 - Oct 2, 1937
The Show is On  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Dec 25, 1936 - Jul 17, 1937
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sep 14, 1936 - Dec 19, 1936
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 30, 1936 - May 9, 1936
Porgy and Bess  [Original, Musical, Opera]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oct 10, 1935 - Jan 25, 1936
Thumbs Up!  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Dec 27, 1934 - May 11, 1935
Life Begins at 8:40  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Sketches by Ira Gershwin;
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Aug 27, 1934 - Mar 16, 1935
Let 'Em Eat Cake  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oct 21, 1933 - Jan 6, 1934
Of Thee I Sing  [Revival, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
May 15, 1933 - Jun 10, 1933
Pardon My English  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 20, 1933 - Feb 25, 1933
Of Thee I Sing  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Dec 26, 1931 - Jan 14, 1933
Shoot the Works  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jul 21, 1931 - Oct 3, 1931
Sweet and Low  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 17, 1930 - Apr 1931
Girl Crazy  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oct 14, 1930 - Jun 6, 1931
Garrick Gaieties  [Revival, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jun 4, 1930 - Oct 8, 1930
Strike Up the Band  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 14, 1930 - Jun 28, 1930
Show Girl  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jul 2, 1929 - Oct 5, 1929
Treasure Girl  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 8, 1928 - Jan 5, 1929
Rosalie  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 10, 1928 - Oct 27, 1928
Oh, Kay!  [Revival, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jan 2, 1928 - Jan 14, 1928
Funny Face  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 22, 1927 - Jun 23, 1928
Oh, Kay!  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nov 8, 1926 - Jun 1927
Americana  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Additional numbers by Ira Gershwin
Jul 26, 1926 - Feb 1927
Tip-Toes  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Dec 28, 1925 - Jun 12, 1926
Captain Jinks  [Original, Musical, Romantic Comedy]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sep 8, 1925 - Jan 30, 1926
Tell Me More  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Apr 13, 1925 - Jul 11, 1925
Lady, Be Good  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Dec 1, 1924 - Sep 12, 1925
Be Yourself  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sep 3, 1924 - Nov 22, 1924
Nifties of 1923  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Arthur Francis
Sep 25, 1923 - Nov 3, 1923
Little Miss Bluebeard  [Original, Play, Comedy, Play with music]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Arthur Francis
Aug 28, 1923 - Jan 26, 1924
Molly Darling  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Arthur Francis
Sep 1, 1922 - Nov 25, 1922
George White's Scandals [1922]  [Original, Musical, Revue]
Lyrics by Arthur Francis
Aug 28, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922
For Goodness Sake  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Additional lyrics by Arthur Francis
Feb 21, 1922 - May 20, 1922
Two Little Girls in Blue  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Lyrics by Arthur Francis
May 3, 1921 - Aug 27, 1921
The Sweetheart Shop  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Aug 31, 1920 - Oct 16, 1920
Ladies First  [Original, Musical, Play]
Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oct 24, 1918 - Mar 15, 1919


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