The scene is New York, the time is the twenties and the music is GERSHWIN! The romance between an adventurous aviator and an English Channel swimmer sets the stage for nonstop fun in this rousing musical, filled with exuberant, show-stopping dance numbers. The dazzling Gershwin score features fabulous favorites like S’Wonderful, I Can’t Be Bothered Now, How Long Has This Been Going On, Strike Up The Band and many more.
“A star-spangled fireworks display of music, dancing, excitement and heart-stopping joy. I’ve never loved anything more.” Rex Reed
“Spun out of purest gold. An irresistible work of art.” The New Yorker
CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer
Original Staging and Choreography by Thommie Walsh and Tommy Tune
Original Broadway Production produced by Paramount Theatre Productions, Francine LeFrak, Kenneth-John Productions, Jonathan Farkas, Bernard Carragher, Obie Bailey, Bernard Bailey and Lewis Allen
Directed & Choreographed by DAN MOJICA