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I Got Rhythm Songbook

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 and Ira Gershwin)
  • The Sinfonia is joined by a female 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 and Ira Gershwin)
  • The Sinfonia is joined by a male singer

Embraceable You

  • (George and Ira Gershwin)

Cuban Overture

  • Couples dance in a steamy club in old Havana
  • (George Gershwin)
  • Instrumental

ACT 2

Rhapsody In Blue

  • Five couples dance in classic style to Gershwin's stylish signature piece
  • (George Gershwin)
  • Instrumental

Summertime

  • Abstract dance with six female dancers to languid southern-style lullaby
  • (George Gershwin / Dubose Hayward / Dorothy Hayward / Ira Gershwin)
  • The Sinfonia is joined by a female singer

My Man's Gone Now

  • A dramatic female solo dance piece
  • (George Gershwin / Dubose Hayward / Dorothy Hayward / Ira Gershwin)
  • The Sinfonia is joined by a female singer

I Got Plenty O 'Nuttin

  • Jaunty, upbeat man's solo dance
  • (George Gershwin / Dubose Hayward / Dorothy Hayward / Ira Gershwin)
  • The Sinfonia is joined by a male singer

Bess, You Is My Woman Now

  • Moving pas de deux with the gentle Porgy & the vulnerable Bess
  • (George Gershwin / Dubose Hayward / Dorothy Hayward / Ira Gershwin)
  • The Sinfonia is joined by female and male singers

Girl Crazy

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

The line-up of songs and music is subject to change.

Comments

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