Question about a character from Thoroughly Modern Millie?

Question:In the musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, who/what is the character George Gershwin?

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George Gershwin appears in the party scene at Muzzie's place. He's in a bit of a rut because he can't think of a title for his symphony... then Muzzie tells someone they look like a "rhapsody in blue", and voila, he has been inspired!

I'm assuming you're asking about this because you recently recieved this role. Gershwin was a real person and a composer, who wrote the symphony "Rhapsody in Blue". He has a few speaking lines that are put in to make an implication as to how he MIGHT have recieved inspiration for the title to this very famous piece of music.

I would figure you'll be in many other scenes, as well, as a background character and ensemble dancer. But yes, you will have a few lines, and hopefully will get a good laugh from the audience!

The George Gerswhin character is a dishwasher