When composer George Gershwin died of a brain tumor in 1937 at the age of 38, the loss felt like a body blow to American culture. Yet almost 80 years later, the legacy of one of the 20th century's most brilliant, iconic and influential talents remains vibrant as ever - as exemplified by "An American in Paris," the recently opened Broadway smash built upon his timeless songs and orchestral works. Born in Montreal, F…
SOURCE: Houston Chronicle at 11:17AM on May 27, 2015