The Waterfront Playhouse kicks off its 73rd season with “S’Wonderful — An Evening of Gershwin,” an elegant concert evening that features more than 16 of Key West’s best singers performing the timeless music of George and Ira Gershwin.

The concerts will be held on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. The Nov. 16 concert is a gala evening that includes a post-performance party sponsored by the Elwell family and Royal Furniture, with catering by Jennifer Cornell of Small Chef At Large. Tickets are $70 for this evening. The performance on Nov. 17 is $50 and features the same great concert but no party.

Singing the sophisticated and romantic music of the Gershwin brothers will be David Black, Laurie Breakwell, Joy Hawkins, Denis Hyland, J. B. McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Bobby Nesbitt, Christopher Peterson, Kyla Piscopink, Randy Roberts, Carmen Rodriguez, Gordon Ross, Vicki Roush, Marjorie Paul Shook and Danny Weathers. Guest conductor and musical director will be Charles Lindberg with Joe Dallas on bass and Skipper Kripitz on percussion. “

S’Wonderful” will feature some of the Gershwins’ best known songs, as well as rare gems. The setting is that of an elegant Manhattan party with the performers attired in black tie and gowns. For the Friday evening opening, the audience is invited to join in the spirit by costuming for a dressy evening with the Gershwins — but of course, everyone will be welcomed for this celebration. So grab your top hat, put on your fancy duds and head to the Waterfront Playhouse.

For tickets call 305-294-5015 or go to WaterfrontPlayhouse. org for the online ticketing service. You may also call or go to the website to request a season brochure or to buy season subscriptions, memberships or individual tickets to all of the shows lined up for the 73^rd season.