A crowd favorite, John Murelle and pianist Chris Morris are returning to Middleborough to present “Spotlight on the Gershwin Brothers”.

 

The Jazz Age, a period of cultural transformation in the 1920s and 1930s, brought new energy to American music, theatre, and art. At the heart of this revolution were George and Ira Gershwin, a sibling duo whose contributions to musical theatre left an indelible mark on the genre and solidified their legacy as pioneers of the American Songbook. The Gershwin brothers collaborated on numerous ground breaking shows that redefined Broadway

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Singer and historian, John Murelle, has been sharing his knowledge and musical performances with audiences throughout New England for years. His passion and understanding of the men and women who have created and shaped the American art form known as American Musical Theater is both engaging and enlightening. His singing harkens back to the golden age of musical theater when performers filled the space with a rich, vibrant sound.