Rhapsody In Blue

Showings

Description

February 2024 marks the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's jazz piano concerto Rhapsody in Blue. To celebrate, the University of Michigan Gershwin Initiative in partnership with Ann Arbor's landmark Michigan Theater (606 East Liberty in Ann Arbor) will host a Gershwin Centennial Celebration Concert on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Pianist Kevin Cole will perform the Rhapsody, SMTD piano faculty member Logan Skelton will offer new Gershwin arrangements, and U-M Musical Theater students will perform highlights from the Gerswhins' four 1924 Broadway musicals—Sweet Little Devil, Primrose, The George White Scandal's of 1924, and Lady, Be Good.
This event is FREE and open to the public (but you'll still need to reserve your general admission tickets)