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Of Thee I Sing is a musical with a score by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. The musical lampoons American politics; the story concerns John P. Wintergreen, who runs for President of the United States on the "love" platform.
- Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman
- 1932
View All Characters in Of Thee I Sing. Guide written by. Alexandra Appleton. Of Thee I Sing plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.
Of Thee I Sing. Opened at the Music Box in New York on December 26, 1931. 441 performances. Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. Directed by George S. Kaufman. Dances staged by Georgie Hale. Produced by Sam H. Harris.
George Gershwin’s timeless composition, “Of Thee I Sing,” holds a cherished place in the history of American music. Written in 1931, this patriotic anthem beautifully captures the essence of unity and pride in the United States.
By George and Ira Gershwin, "Of Thee I Sing" was the musical centerpiece for the 1931 Pulitzer Prize-winning production of the same name. Scripted by George S. Kaufmanand Morrie Ryskind, Of Thee I Sing opened on Broadway's Music Box Theatre on December 26, 1931 and ran for 441 performances.
Of Thee I Sing. A Musical Comedy in 2 Acts, 11 Scenes. Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. Music by George Gershwin. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Opened 26, December 1931 at the Music Box Theatre, moved 10 October 1932 to the 46th Street Theatre, and closed 14 January, 1933 after 441 (perfs).
Of Thee I Sing is a musical collaboration between the Gershwin brothers, George Kaufmann, and Morrie Ryskind. Commentators have traditionally viewed it as a political satire with the story concerning John P. Wintergreen, who runs for President of the United States on the “love” platform.
