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

Pulitzer Prize

for Drama

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

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