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What was the name of George Gershwin's lyricist brother?

Ira Thanks to white*star below for confirmation!!

The Times has joined with the Royal Albert Hall to give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the opening night of Strictly Gershwin on Friday, June 13.
The prize not only includes top-price seats, but also, an invitation to the after-show party, drinks at interval, a night¹s stay at the luxury five-star Milestone Hotel and train travel to and from London, from within the UK.

With a glittering performance from the English National Ballet, this show depicts a journey in dance ! from ballroom to jazz !building towards a grand finale. The show runs from June 13 to June 22 and tickets are available through the Royal Albert Hall¹s Box Office.

G'luck!

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white_star

Yes, Id say Ira Gershwin

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 - July 11, 1937) was an American composer. He wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin composed both for Broadway and for the classical concert hall. He also wrote popular songs with success

rrickyuk

white*star wrote: »

Yes, Id say Ira Gershwin

I don't know much about musicals... :beer:

purpleluvbug

rrickyuk wrote: »

I don't know much about musicals... :beer:

Really? I had you down as a sound of music fan:p :rotfl:

rrickyuk

purpleluvbug wrote: »

Really? I had you down as a sound of music fan:p :rotfl:

OK, I like that one - I went to the first ever Sing-alonga-... in the world.

purpleluvbug

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:The hills are alive..... With the sound of muuuusicccc :cool:

rrickyuk

purpleluvbug wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:The hills are alive..... With the sound of muuuusicccc :cool:

It was great - no-one could hear my voice, as they were all warbling away! And that is a good thing, believe me.