Which Broadway musicals were written by George and Ira Gershwin?

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George Gershwin American composer George Gershwin working on the score for *Porgy and Bess*, 1935.

George and Ira Gershwin collaborated on more than 20 Broadway musicals and motion pictures throughout their careers. Notable Broadway musicals written by the brothers include:1

Lady, Be Good! (1924)2
Oh, Kay! (1926)23
Funny Face (1927)3
Strike Up the Band (1930)23
Girl Crazy (1930)42
Of Thee I Sing (1931)2
Porgy and Bess (1935)12

While Porgy and Bess is often categorized as an "American Folk Opera," it remains one of their most significant and enduring works for the stage. The brothers' partnership was unique in that George typically composed the melodies first, after which Ira would craft lyrics to fit the music.24