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I Got Rhythm – the genius of Gershwin® in song and dance

ACT 1

An American In Paris
Two men compete for the same girl’s affections
(George Gershwin) Instrumental

The Man I Love
A couple dance a romantic pas de deux
(George & Ira Gershwin) The Orchestra is joined by a Guest Singer

Three Preludes
Three stylish dance pieces – solo and duets with a sultry flavour
(George Gershwin) Instrumental

I Got Rhythm
Two men dance in a vibrant and entertaining showcase
(George & Ira Gershwin) The Orchestra is joined by a Guest Singer

Embraceable You
A couple dance a romantic pas de deux
(George & Ira Gershwin) The Orchestra is joined by a Guest Singer


ACT 2

Rhapsody in Blue
Five couples dance in classic style to Gershwin’s stylish signature piece
(George Gershwin) Instrumental. Solo pianist, Jonathan Scott

Summertime
Sultry dance with six female dancers to a languid southern style lullaby
(George Gershwin/Dubose Heyward/Dorothy Heyward/Ira Gershwin)
The Orchestra is joined by a Guest Singer

My Man’s Gone Now
A dramatic female solo dance piece
(George Gershwin/Dubose Heyward/Dorothy Heyward/Ira Gershwin)
The Orchestra is joined by a Guest Singer

I Got Plenty O’Nuttin’
Jaunty, upbeat man’s solo dance
(George Gershwin/Dubose Heyward/Dorothy Heyward/Ira Gershwin)
The Orchestra is joined by a Guest Singer

Bess, You is my Woman Now
Moving pas de deux with the gentle Porgy and vulnerable Bess
(George Gershwin/Dubose Heyward/Dorothy Heyward/Ira Gershwin)
The Orchestra is joined by Guest Singers

Girl Crazy
A fitting Broadway-style dance finale with plenty of razzmatazz
(George and Ira Gershwin) Instrumental