George and Ira Gershwin are often most remembered for one of the catchy, spirited songs they wrote and scored for Broadway shows, musicals, even later film work.

This dual-threat brother songwriting team was recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal in 1985.

George, the younger of the two managed to live long enough to receive the honor before he died in 1986. His older brother, Ira, died in 1937.

Many of the songs they wrote are now considered classics in the Great American Songbook.

For two nights only, Nov. 16-17, Key West audiences will get the chance to luxuriant in the lush melodies and up-tempo beats at “S’Wonderful – An Evening of Gershwin,” which opens the season at The Waterfront Playhouse.

Sixteen of Key West’s best-known performers will showcase their talents, including 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.

Charles Lindberg is guest conductor and musical director for the show, with Joe Dallas on bass and Skipper Kripitz on percussion.

George and Ira Gershwin’s musical legacy includes some of Broadway’s best-known hits that are now part of the American Songbook, work for film and even opera (“Porgy and Bess”).

Some of the hits on tap for The Waterfront:

“Summertime,” “Girl Crazy,” “Strike Up The Band,” “The Man I Love,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” “Swanee,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” and “A Foggy Day.”

Tickets cost $70 for Friday’s 8 p.m. debut, which includes a post-performance party hosted by the Elwell family and Royal Furniture, with catering by Jennifer Cornell of Small Chef At Large. Saturday’s performance is $50 with no party following the 8 p.m. curtain call.

For tickets, visit: www.waterfrontPlayhouse.org. or call the box office at: 294-5015.

This marks The Waterfront Playhouse’s 73rd season, and the lineup of theater offerings upcoming includes Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps,” Dec. 18-Jan. 12; “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” Jan. 29-Feb. 16; “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Mar. 5- Mar. 30; “Typhoon Judy,” Apr. 5-13, and “Deathtrap,” Apr. 30-May 18.