Gender
Male
Born
Dec 06, 1896
Died
Aug 17, 1983
Composer Writer Lyricist Other
External Links
Ira Gershwin's official website
Also Known As
Ira Gershwin
Israel Gershvin [Birthname]
Relations
Brother of
George Gershwin
Brother of
Arthur Gershwin
Brother of
Frances Gershwin
Husband of
Leonore Gershwin (1926 - 1983) his death
Uncle of
Michael Strunsky
Godfather of
Liza Minnelli
  • CREDITS
    An American in Paris (Apr 12, 2015 - Oct 09, 2016)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Oct 10, 2013 - Feb 09, 2014)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Nice Work If You Can Get It (Apr 24, 2012 - Jun 15, 2013)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Jan 12, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Come Fly Away (Mar 25, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
    Lovemusik (May 03, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Never Gonna Dance (Dec 04, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    George Gershwin Alone (Apr 30, 2001 - Jul 22, 2001)
    Play, Original
    • Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
    The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Apr 25, 1999 - May 09, 1999)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Crazy For You (Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 07, 1996)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Oh, Kay! (Nov 01, 1990 - Apr 14, 1991)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood (Jan 23, 1986 - Feb 02, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    My One And Only (May 01, 1983 - Mar 03, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • 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
    Porgy and Bess (Apr 07, 1983 - May 15, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    A Kurt Weill Cabaret (Nov 05, 1979 - Jun 01, 1980)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    The 1940's Radio Hour (Oct 07, 1979 - Jan 06, 1980)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 09, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    • The Producers wish to express their gratitude for the assistance, advice and confidence of Ira Gershwin
    Mr. Wonderful (Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
    At Home With Ethel Waters (Sep 22, 1953 - Oct 10, 1953)
    Special, Original
    • Lyrics for "Lady Be Good" by Ira Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Mar 10, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Of Thee I Sing (May 05, 1952 - Jul 05, 1952)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Park Avenue (Nov 04, 1946 - Jan 04, 1947)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    The Firebrand of Florence (Mar 22, 1945 - Apr 28, 1945)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Ira Gershwin
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Feb 07, 1944 - Apr 08, 1944)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Lady in the Dark (Feb 27, 1943 - May 15, 1943)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Jan 22, 1942 - Sep 26, 1942)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Lady in the Dark (Jan 23, 1941 - May 30, 1942)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    The Show is On (Sep 18, 1937 - Oct 02, 1937)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    The Show is On (Dec 25, 1936 - Jul 17, 1937)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Sep 14, 1936 - Dec 19, 1936)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Jan 30, 1936 - May 09, 1936)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Oct 10, 1935 - Jan 25, 1936)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Thumbs Up! (Dec 27, 1934 - May 11, 1935)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Life Begins at 8:40 (Aug 27, 1934 - Mar 16, 1935)
    Musical, Original
    • Sketches by Ira Gershwin
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Let 'Em Eat Cake (Oct 21, 1933 - Jan 06, 1934)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Of Thee I Sing (May 15, 1933 - Jun 10, 1933)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Pardon My English (Jan 20, 1933 - Feb 25, 1933)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Of Thee I Sing (Dec 26, 1931 - Jan 14, 1933)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Shoot the Works (Jul 21, 1931 - Oct 03, 1931)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Sweet and Low (Nov 17, 1930 - Apr 1931)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Girl Crazy (Oct 14, 1930 - Jun 06, 1931)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Garrick Gaieties (Jun 04, 1930 - Oct 08, 1930)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Strike Up the Band (Jan 14, 1930 - Jun 28, 1930)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Show Girl (Jul 02, 1929 - Oct 05, 1929)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Treasure Girl (Nov 08, 1928 - Jan 05, 1929)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Rosalie (Jan 10, 1928 - Oct 27, 1928)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Oh, Kay! (Jan 02, 1928 - Jan 14, 1928)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Funny Face (Nov 22, 1927 - Jun 23, 1928)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Oh, Kay! (Nov 08, 1926 - Jun 1927)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Americana (Jul 26, 1926 - Feb 1927)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional numbers by Ira Gershwin
    Tip-Toes (Dec 28, 1925 - Jun 12, 1926)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Captain Jinks (Sep 08, 1925 - Jan 30, 1926)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Tell Me More (Apr 13, 1925 - Jul 11, 1925)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Lady, Be Good! (Dec 01, 1924 - Sep 12, 1925)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Be Yourself (Sep 03, 1924 - Nov 22, 1924)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Nifties of 1923 (Sep 25, 1923 - Nov 03, 1923)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Arthur Francis
    Little Miss Bluebeard (Aug 28, 1923 - Jan 26, 1924)
    Play, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Arthur Francis
    Molly Darling (Sep 01, 1922 - Nov 25, 1922)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Arthur Francis
    George White's Scandals [1922] (Aug 28, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Arthur Francis
    For Goodness Sake (Feb 21, 1922 - May 20, 1922)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional lyrics by Arthur Francis
    Two Little Girls in Blue (May 03, 1921 - Aug 27, 1921)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Arthur Francis
    The Sweetheart Shop (Aug 31, 1920 - Oct 16, 1920)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Ladies First (Oct 24, 1918 - Mar 15, 1919)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Sep 13, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Nov 03, 2017 - Oct 28, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    An American in Paris (Oct 14, 2016 - Jul 01, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Ira Gershwin
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Feb 09, 2016 - Apr 24, 2016)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Nov 12, 2013 - Jul 20, 2014)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    Crazy For You (May 11, 1993 - Aug 06, 1995)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Ira Gershwin
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    My One And Only (Mar 08, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
    • For his support and help, the producers, with affection and gratitude, acknowledge Ira Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Jul 01, 1976 - Aug 28, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
  • AWARDS

    Pulitzer Prize

    for Drama

    1932 | Winner  | Of Thee I Sing
    Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
An American in Paris (Apr 12, 2015 - Oct 09, 2016)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Oct 10, 2013 - Feb 09, 2014)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nice Work If You Can Get It (Apr 24, 2012 - Jun 15, 2013)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Jan 12, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Come Fly Away (Mar 25, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
Lovemusik (May 03, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Never Gonna Dance (Dec 04, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin Alone (Apr 30, 2001 - Jul 22, 2001)
Play, Original
  • Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Apr 25, 1999 - May 09, 1999)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Crazy For You (Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 07, 1996)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oh, Kay! (Nov 01, 1990 - Apr 14, 1991)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood (Jan 23, 1986 - Feb 02, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
My One And Only (May 01, 1983 - Mar 03, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • 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
Porgy and Bess (Apr 07, 1983 - May 15, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
A Kurt Weill Cabaret (Nov 05, 1979 - Jun 01, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
The 1940's Radio Hour (Oct 07, 1979 - Jan 06, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 09, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
  • The Producers wish to express their gratitude for the assistance, advice and confidence of Ira Gershwin
Mr. Wonderful (Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by Ira Gershwin
At Home With Ethel Waters (Sep 22, 1953 - Oct 10, 1953)
Special, Original
  • Lyrics for "Lady Be Good" by Ira Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Mar 10, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Of Thee I Sing (May 05, 1952 - Jul 05, 1952)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Park Avenue (Nov 04, 1946 - Jan 04, 1947)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
The Firebrand of Florence (Mar 22, 1945 - Apr 28, 1945)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Ira Gershwin
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Feb 07, 1944 - Apr 08, 1944)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Lady in the Dark (Feb 27, 1943 - May 15, 1943)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Jan 22, 1942 - Sep 26, 1942)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Lady in the Dark (Jan 23, 1941 - May 30, 1942)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
The Show is On (Sep 18, 1937 - Oct 02, 1937)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
The Show is On (Dec 25, 1936 - Jul 17, 1937)
Musical, Original
  • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Sep 14, 1936 - Dec 19, 1936)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Jan 30, 1936 - May 09, 1936)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Oct 10, 1935 - Jan 25, 1936)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Thumbs Up! (Dec 27, 1934 - May 11, 1935)
Musical, Original
  • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Life Begins at 8:40 (Aug 27, 1934 - Mar 16, 1935)
Musical, Original
  • Sketches by Ira Gershwin
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Let 'Em Eat Cake (Oct 21, 1933 - Jan 06, 1934)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Of Thee I Sing (May 15, 1933 - Jun 10, 1933)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Pardon My English (Jan 20, 1933 - Feb 25, 1933)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Of Thee I Sing (Dec 26, 1931 - Jan 14, 1933)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Shoot the Works (Jul 21, 1931 - Oct 03, 1931)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sweet and Low (Nov 17, 1930 - Apr 1931)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Girl Crazy (Oct 14, 1930 - Jun 06, 1931)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Garrick Gaieties (Jun 04, 1930 - Oct 08, 1930)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Strike Up the Band (Jan 14, 1930 - Jun 28, 1930)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Show Girl (Jul 02, 1929 - Oct 05, 1929)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Treasure Girl (Nov 08, 1928 - Jan 05, 1929)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Rosalie (Jan 10, 1928 - Oct 27, 1928)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oh, Kay! (Jan 02, 1928 - Jan 14, 1928)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Funny Face (Nov 22, 1927 - Jun 23, 1928)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oh, Kay! (Nov 08, 1926 - Jun 1927)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Americana (Jul 26, 1926 - Feb 1927)
Musical, Original
  • Additional numbers by Ira Gershwin
Tip-Toes (Dec 28, 1925 - Jun 12, 1926)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Captain Jinks (Sep 08, 1925 - Jan 30, 1926)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Tell Me More (Apr 13, 1925 - Jul 11, 1925)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Lady, Be Good! (Dec 01, 1924 - Sep 12, 1925)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Be Yourself (Sep 03, 1924 - Nov 22, 1924)
Musical, Original
  • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Nifties of 1923 (Sep 25, 1923 - Nov 03, 1923)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Arthur Francis
Little Miss Bluebeard (Aug 28, 1923 - Jan 26, 1924)
Play, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Arthur Francis
Molly Darling (Sep 01, 1922 - Nov 25, 1922)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Arthur Francis
George White's Scandals [1922] (Aug 28, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Arthur Francis
For Goodness Sake (Feb 21, 1922 - May 20, 1922)
Musical, Original
  • Additional lyrics by Arthur Francis
Two Little Girls in Blue (May 03, 1921 - Aug 27, 1921)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Arthur Francis
The Sweetheart Shop (Aug 31, 1920 - Oct 16, 1920)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Ladies First (Oct 24, 1918 - Mar 15, 1919)
Musical, Original
  • Additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Sep 13, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Nov 03, 2017 - Oct 28, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
An American in Paris (Oct 14, 2016 - Jul 01, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Ira Gershwin
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Feb 09, 2016 - Apr 24, 2016)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Nov 12, 2013 - Jul 20, 2014)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Crazy For You (May 11, 1993 - Aug 06, 1995)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Ira Gershwin
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
My One And Only (Mar 08, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
  • For his support and help, the producers, with affection and gratitude, acknowledge Ira Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Jul 01, 1976 - Aug 28, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

Pulitzer Prize

for Drama

1932 | Winner  | Of Thee I Sing
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

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