Gender
Male
Born
Sep 26, 1898
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died
Jul 11, 1937
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Composer Lyricist Writer Conductor
External Links
George Gershwin's official website
Also Known As
Jacob Gershvin [Birthname]
Relations
Brother of
Ira Gershwin
Brother of
Arthur Gershwin
Brother of
Frances Gershwin
Brother-in-law of
Leonore Gershwin
  • CREDITS
    Rocktopia (Mar 27, 2018 - Apr 29, 2018)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    An American in Paris (Apr 12, 2015 - Oct 09, 2016)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Oct 10, 2013 - Feb 09, 2014)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Nice Work If You Can Get It (Apr 24, 2012 - Jun 15, 2013)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Jan 12, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Come Fly Away (Mar 25, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Back From Broadway (Jun 17, 2002 - Jun 17, 2002)
    Special, Benefit
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    George Gershwin Alone (Apr 30, 2001 - Jul 22, 2001)
    Play, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Apr 25, 1999 - May 09, 1999)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Crazy For You (Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 07, 1996)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Oh, Kay! (Nov 01, 1990 - Apr 14, 1991)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Uptown...It's Hot! (Jan 29, 1986 - Feb 16, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    My One And Only (May 01, 1983 - Mar 03, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    • The score includes music from "Funny Face" with music by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Apr 07, 1983 - May 15, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    The 1940's Radio Hour (Oct 07, 1979 - Jan 06, 1980)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 09, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Mr. Wonderful (Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    At Home With Ethel Waters (Sep 22, 1953 - Oct 10, 1953)
    Special, Original
    • Music for "Lady Be Good" by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Mar 10, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Of Thee I Sing (May 05, 1952 - Jul 05, 1952)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Feb 07, 1944 - Apr 08, 1944)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    • Book adapted by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Jan 22, 1942 - Sep 26, 1942)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    The Show is On (Sep 18, 1937 - Oct 02, 1937)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    The Show is On (Dec 25, 1936 - Jul 17, 1937)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Oct 10, 1935 - Jan 25, 1936)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Let 'Em Eat Cake (Oct 21, 1933 - Jan 06, 1934)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Of Thee I Sing (May 15, 1933 - Jun 10, 1933)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Pardon My English (Jan 20, 1933 - Feb 25, 1933)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    George White's Music Hall Varieties [1932] (Jan 02, 1933 - Jan 21, 1933)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Of Thee I Sing (Dec 26, 1931 - Jan 14, 1933)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Girl Crazy (Oct 14, 1930 - Jun 06, 1931)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    • Conducted by George Gershwin
    Strike Up the Band (Jan 14, 1930 - Jun 28, 1930)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Show Girl (Jul 02, 1929 - Oct 05, 1929)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Treasure Girl (Nov 08, 1928 - Jan 05, 1929)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Rosalie (Jan 10, 1928 - Oct 27, 1928)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Oh, Kay! (Jan 02, 1928 - Jan 14, 1928)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Funny Face (Nov 22, 1927 - Jun 23, 1928)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Lucky (Mar 22, 1927 - May 21, 1927)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    Oh, Kay! (Nov 08, 1926 - Jun 1927)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Americana (Jul 26, 1926 - Feb 1927)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional numbers by George Gershwin
    George White's Scandals [1926] (Jun 14, 1926 - Jun 18, 1927)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Song of the Flame (Dec 30, 1925 - Jul 10, 1926)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Tip-Toes (Dec 28, 1925 - Jun 12, 1926)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Tell Me More (Apr 13, 1925 - Jul 11, 1925)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Lady, Be Good! (Dec 01, 1924 - Sep 12, 1925)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    George White's Scandals [1924] (Jun 30, 1924 - Dec 13, 1924)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Sweet Little Devil (Jan 21, 1924 - May 03, 1924)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Little Miss Bluebeard (Aug 28, 1923 - Jan 26, 1924)
    Play, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    George White's Scandals [1923] (Jun 18, 1923 - Nov 10, 1923)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    The Dancing Girl (Jan 24, 1923 - May 12, 1923)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    Our Nell (Dec 04, 1922 - Jan 06, 1923)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    George White's Scandals [1922] (Aug 28, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    For Goodness Sake (Feb 21, 1922 - May 20, 1922)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    The French Doll (Feb 20, 1922 - Jun 03, 1922)
    Play, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    George White's Scandals [1921] (Jul 11, 1921 - Oct 01, 1921)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    The Broadway Whirl (Jun 08, 1921 - Aug 20, 1921)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Snapshots of 1921 (Jun 02, 1921 - Aug 06, 1921)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Blue Eyes (Feb 21, 1921 - Apr 10, 1921)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    Broadway Brevities of 1920 (Sep 29, 1920 - Dec 18, 1920)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional numbers by George Gershwin
    The Sweetheart Shop (Aug 31, 1920 - Oct 16, 1920)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    George White's Scandals [1920] (Jun 07, 1920 - Oct 02, 1920)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Morris Gest's "Midnight Whirl" (Dec 27, 1919 - Mar 13, 1920)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    La, La, Lucille (May 26, 1919 - Oct 11, 1919)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    The Lady in Red (May 12, 1919 - Jun 21, 1919)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    Good Morning, Judge (Feb 06, 1919 - Jun 06, 1919)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    Ladies First (Oct 24, 1918 - Mar 15, 1919)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional music by George Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Sep 13, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Nov 03, 2017 - Oct 28, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    An American in Paris (Oct 14, 2016 - Jul 01, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    • Lyrics by George Gershwin
    A Night with Janis Joplin (Feb 09, 2016 - Apr 24, 2016)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
    The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Nov 12, 2013 - Jul 20, 2014)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Crazy For You (May 11, 1993 - Aug 06, 1995)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    • Lyrics by George Gershwin
    My One And Only (Mar 08, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by George Gershwin
    Porgy and Bess (Jul 01, 1976 - Aug 28, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by George Gershwin
Rocktopia (Mar 27, 2018 - Apr 29, 2018)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
An American in Paris (Apr 12, 2015 - Oct 09, 2016)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Oct 10, 2013 - Feb 09, 2014)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Nice Work If You Can Get It (Apr 24, 2012 - Jun 15, 2013)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Jan 12, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Come Fly Away (Mar 25, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Back From Broadway (Jun 17, 2002 - Jun 17, 2002)
Special, Benefit
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
George Gershwin Alone (Apr 30, 2001 - Jul 22, 2001)
Play, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Apr 25, 1999 - May 09, 1999)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Crazy For You (Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 07, 1996)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Oh, Kay! (Nov 01, 1990 - Apr 14, 1991)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Uptown...It's Hot! (Jan 29, 1986 - Feb 16, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
My One And Only (May 01, 1983 - Mar 03, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
  • The score includes music from "Funny Face" with music by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Apr 07, 1983 - May 15, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
The 1940's Radio Hour (Oct 07, 1979 - Jan 06, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 09, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Mr. Wonderful (Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
At Home With Ethel Waters (Sep 22, 1953 - Oct 10, 1953)
Special, Original
  • Music for "Lady Be Good" by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Mar 10, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Of Thee I Sing (May 05, 1952 - Jul 05, 1952)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Feb 07, 1944 - Apr 08, 1944)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
  • Book adapted by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Jan 22, 1942 - Sep 26, 1942)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
The Show is On (Sep 18, 1937 - Oct 02, 1937)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
The Show is On (Dec 25, 1936 - Jul 17, 1937)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Oct 10, 1935 - Jan 25, 1936)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Let 'Em Eat Cake (Oct 21, 1933 - Jan 06, 1934)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Of Thee I Sing (May 15, 1933 - Jun 10, 1933)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Music by George Gershwin
Pardon My English (Jan 20, 1933 - Feb 25, 1933)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
George White's Music Hall Varieties [1932] (Jan 02, 1933 - Jan 21, 1933)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Of Thee I Sing (Dec 26, 1931 - Jan 14, 1933)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Girl Crazy (Oct 14, 1930 - Jun 06, 1931)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
  • Conducted by George Gershwin
Strike Up the Band (Jan 14, 1930 - Jun 28, 1930)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Show Girl (Jul 02, 1929 - Oct 05, 1929)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Treasure Girl (Nov 08, 1928 - Jan 05, 1929)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Rosalie (Jan 10, 1928 - Oct 27, 1928)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Oh, Kay! (Jan 02, 1928 - Jan 14, 1928)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Funny Face (Nov 22, 1927 - Jun 23, 1928)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Lucky (Mar 22, 1927 - May 21, 1927)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
Oh, Kay! (Nov 08, 1926 - Jun 1927)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Americana (Jul 26, 1926 - Feb 1927)
Musical, Original
  • Additional numbers by George Gershwin
George White's Scandals [1926] (Jun 14, 1926 - Jun 18, 1927)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Song of the Flame (Dec 30, 1925 - Jul 10, 1926)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Tip-Toes (Dec 28, 1925 - Jun 12, 1926)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Tell Me More (Apr 13, 1925 - Jul 11, 1925)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Lady, Be Good! (Dec 01, 1924 - Sep 12, 1925)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
George White's Scandals [1924] (Jun 30, 1924 - Dec 13, 1924)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Sweet Little Devil (Jan 21, 1924 - May 03, 1924)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Little Miss Bluebeard (Aug 28, 1923 - Jan 26, 1924)
Play, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
George White's Scandals [1923] (Jun 18, 1923 - Nov 10, 1923)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
The Dancing Girl (Jan 24, 1923 - May 12, 1923)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
Our Nell (Dec 04, 1922 - Jan 06, 1923)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
George White's Scandals [1922] (Aug 28, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
For Goodness Sake (Feb 21, 1922 - May 20, 1922)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
The French Doll (Feb 20, 1922 - Jun 03, 1922)
Play, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
George White's Scandals [1921] (Jul 11, 1921 - Oct 01, 1921)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
The Broadway Whirl (Jun 08, 1921 - Aug 20, 1921)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Snapshots of 1921 (Jun 02, 1921 - Aug 06, 1921)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Blue Eyes (Feb 21, 1921 - Apr 10, 1921)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
Broadway Brevities of 1920 (Sep 29, 1920 - Dec 18, 1920)
Musical, Original
  • Additional numbers by George Gershwin
The Sweetheart Shop (Aug 31, 1920 - Oct 16, 1920)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
George White's Scandals [1920] (Jun 07, 1920 - Oct 02, 1920)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Morris Gest's "Midnight Whirl" (Dec 27, 1919 - Mar 13, 1920)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
La, La, Lucille (May 26, 1919 - Oct 11, 1919)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
The Lady in Red (May 12, 1919 - Jun 21, 1919)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
Good Morning, Judge (Feb 06, 1919 - Jun 06, 1919)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
Ladies First (Oct 24, 1918 - Mar 15, 1919)
Musical, Original
  • Additional music by George Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Sep 13, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Nov 03, 2017 - Oct 28, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
An American in Paris (Oct 14, 2016 - Jul 01, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
  • Lyrics by George Gershwin
A Night with Janis Joplin (Feb 09, 2016 - Apr 24, 2016)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by George Gershwin
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Nov 12, 2013 - Jul 20, 2014)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin
Crazy For You (May 11, 1993 - Aug 06, 1995)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
  • Lyrics by George Gershwin
My One And Only (Mar 08, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Music by George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess (Jul 01, 1976 - Aug 28, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by George Gershwin

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