Question
George Kaufman partially wrote this musical which was the first broadway musical to win a Pulitzer Prize. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this satire on American politics in which John P. Wintergreen’s presidential campaign declares that “love is sweeping the country.”
ANSWER: Of Thee I Sing
[10e] Of Thee I Sing is a musical by two brothers with this surname who also collaborated on the songs “I Got Rhythm” and “Embraceable You.” One of those brothers with this surname composed Rhapsody in Blue.
ANSWER: Gershwin [accept George Gershwin; accept Ira Gershwin]
[10m] Christopher Wheeldon adapted a musical with this title from lyrics and music by the Gershwin brothers. Gene Kelly starred in a 1951 movie with this title in which he portrays the G.I. Jerry Mulligan’s life in the titular city.
ANSWER: An American in Paris
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Summary
| 2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite) | 2023-10-21 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Data
| Missouri | WUSTL | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |