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"Lady, Be Good!" is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, and a book by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson. The show premiered on Broadway in 1924 and has been revived several times since then. The plot revolves around a brother and sister, Dick and Susie Trevor, who are down on their luck and in debt. They decide to impersonate long-lost British aristocrats in order to con their way into high society and make some money.

The plan works until they fall in love with the people they are deceiving: Susie with a rich playboy, and Dick with a young woman who is engaged to a stuffy aristocrat. Complications ensue as the siblings try to keep up the charade, avoid detection, and win the hearts of their respective love interests.

The score features many memorable songs, including "Fascinating Rhythm," "Lady, Be Good!," "The Half of it, Dearie, Blues," and "Oh, Lady, Be Good!," which have become jazz and pop standards over the years. The show is a lighthearted romp through the world of high society, filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and catchy tunes that will have audiences tapping their feet and humming along.