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Archive: gershwin-blog

A Set Change: The Prickly History of “Cactus Time in Arizona”

A Set Change: The Prickly History of “Cactus Time in Arizona”

Jan 29, 2019

The Lukewarm Reception of ‘Funny Face’

The Lukewarm Reception of ‘Funny Face’

Jan 15, 2019

Ira and His ’S Marvelous Lyrics

Ira and His ’S Marvelous Lyrics

Dec 24, 2018

A Matter of Timing: The Gershwins’ Place in History

A Matter of Timing: The Gershwins’ Place in History

Dec 4, 2018

What Makes a Hit?!

What Makes a Hit?!

Nov 20, 2018

Tin Pan Alley’s “Hawaiian Craze” of 1916

Tin Pan Alley’s “Hawaiian Craze” of 1916

Sep 6, 2018

Second-Rate Rhapsody

Second-Rate Rhapsody

Aug 17, 2017

From the Archives: “Dear Mrs. Heyward: A Letter from George to DuBose’s Mother”

From the Archives: “Dear Mrs. Heyward: A Letter from George to DuBose’s Mother”

Mar 16, 2017

From the Archives: “This Jolson Matter”

From the Archives: “This Jolson Matter”

Oct 17, 2016

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