George Gershwin

An aspiring conductor finds himself in his dream position, conducting an orchestra that doesn't exist.

The lives of a director and a writer intertwine for the creation of a unique film that will lead them to stardom. Meanwhile, a love between them will forge as we watch the filming process and a series of curious characters.

With a Boston cream pie reported eaten, self-proclaimed private detective Nick Crumbs decides to take the case.

Live from Florence, Italy, Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone tells the story of America’s great composer, who with the groundbreaking Rhapsody in Blue made a “Lady out of Jazz.” The show incorporates the composer's best-known songs from "The Man I Love" and "Someone to Watch Over Me," through the hits of An American in Paris and Porgy and Bess, to a complete performance of Rhapsody in Blue.

The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

Paris, after the end of the Second World War: GI Jerry Mulligan stays in the City of Lights after falling in love with a mademoiselle at first sight. Being a stranger, Jerry gets to know pianist Adam Hochberg, who - unbeknownst to Jerry - adores the same woman. The two of them have to work together for a ballet with said woman, who is promised to Henri Baurel. Henri also gets acquainted with Jerry and Adam.

A love letter to the past, New York and Woody Allen, three of my biggest inspirations. Written, directed and edited by Diana Silvers. Photography Direction by Diana Silvers and Matt Ninivaggi. Starring Diana Silvers. Music © 1979 George Gerswhin

The LSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas celebrated his 70th birthday in 2015 with a concert focusing on British and Russian music, but with a nod to his native USA. He’s joined by the sensational young Chinese pianist Yuja Wang in Gershwin’s popular Concerto. Michael Tilson Thomas gave the US premiere of Colin Matthews’ Hidden Variables, an LSO commission during Matthews’ time as an Associate Composer with the LSO.

O clássico de 1940 da Walt Disney Pictures, Fantasia, retorna com um um toque a mais de magia tecnológica. Combinando animação tradicional com gerada por computador, este musical de gala apresenta seis novos segmentos, cada um criado por diretores e equipes criativas diferentes.

Crazy For You is a romantic comedy musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as "The New Gershwin Musical Comedy", it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical Girl Crazy, but incorporates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy For You won the 1992 Tony Award (Broadway), 1993 Olivier Award (London), and 1994 Dora Award (Toronto) for Best Musical. Originally aired on the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 28, episode 2).

The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.

The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.

During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

Frothy sexy interpretation of Fred Astaire's Putting On The Ritz. An animated cabaret performance with a chorus line of dancers.

O professor de piano ciumento Orville Spooner manda sua linda esposa, Zelda, passear pela noite, enquanto ele tenta vender uma música para o famoso cantor de boate Dino, que está encalhado na cidade. Dino, o charmoso e lascivo cantor de Las Vegas, a caminho de Hollywood fica sem gasolina em Climax, Nevada. O atendente do oleoso posto de gasolina é Barney Millsap, um possível letrista que escreve canções pop com Orville Spooner, o professor de piano local. Sabotando o carro de Dino, Barney cria um esquema para que Dino cante uma de suas músicas em um especial de TV. Para entreter Dino, Barney contata a prostituta da cidade, Polly, contratando-a para fingir ser a esposa de Orville, Zelda, por uma noite. Ela não gosta de Dino, mas adora ser a esposa substituta de Orville. Dino vai até um bar, onde conhece o verdadeiro Zelda, e eles passam a noite juntos enquanto Polly passa com Orville. (e 16 - Estimado 16 Anos)

Situada no início do século XX, no fictício bairro Catfish Row, em Charleston, Carolina do Sul, que abriga uma comunidade de pescadores negros, a história se concentra nos personagens titulares, o mendigo aleijado Porgy, que viaja em um carrinho de cabras e a viciada em drogas Bess, que mora com o estivador Crown, o valentão local. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)

Um famoso fotógrafo de modas, Dick Avery (Fred Astaire), trabalha para a Quality Magazine, uma conceituada revista feminina. Dick cumpre as determinações da editora da revista, Maggie Prescott (Kay Thompson), que não está satisfeita com os últimos resultados e tenta encontrar "um novo rosto". Dick o acha em Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn), uma balconista de uma livraria no Greenwich Village onde um ensaio fotográfico ocorrera recentemente. Após certa resistência, Maggie aceita Jo como a modelo que irá à Paris para fotografar e ser o símbolo da Quality. Jo só concorda pois lá poderá conhecer Emile Flostre (Michel Auclair), um intelectual cujas ideias ela idolatra. Entretanto, ao chegarem em Paris as coisas não correm como o planejado.

O veterano da Segunda Guerra Mundial, Jerry, vive em Paris tentando se firmar como pintor. Ele conhece a milionária Milo que o apoia e tenta ajudá-lo a subir na carreira, mesmo estando mais interessada em Jerry do que na sua arte. Mas ele acaba se apaixonando por Lise que está noiva de Henri, por quem ela tem uma dívida de gratidão por ter salvado sua família e ela durante a guerra.

Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.

Tough torch singer Petey Brown, visiting her family, finds a nest of troubles: her sister, brother, and the neighbor's wife are involved in various ways with shady nightclub owner Nicky Toresca. Petey has what it takes to handle Nicky, but then she meets San Thomas, formerly great jazz pianist now on the skids, and falls for him hard.

Married songwriters almost split up while putting on a big show.

Jerry Halliday, compositor norte-americano de comédias musicais luta contra as convenções da alta sociedade londrina para conquistar o coração de Lady Alyce Marshmorton. Ao contrário do que Jerry pensa, ela ama outra pessoa, mas com a ajuda de seus amigos George e Gracie, ele acredita que sua vitória está garantida.

Linda Keene é uma louvada dançarina de balé. Petrov é um exímio sapateador. O sonho dele é realizar uma apresentação artística ao lado dela e, após espalhar um rumor de que ele era casado com Linda, as coisas ficam confusas entre os dois.

A comic group of Europeans coming to the USA have romantic and immigration troubles.

Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.

One of the first choreographers to bring the ‘American style’ to Europe, the legendary Gene Kelly was invited to create an original work for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1960. His jazzy, joyful Pas de Dieux was highly acclaimed at the time but has been rarely performed since. The Scottish Ballet has lovingly revived the original ballet and added a delightful new twist.

Porgy and Bess is a tale set in the slums of Charleston, SC. There in Catfish Row, a disabled beggar named Porgy tries to rescue Bess from her violent lover Crown, and drug dealer Sportin’ Life.