Fred Astaire
Date of Birth: May 10, 1899
Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)
Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA
Latest News on Fred Astaire:
c Celebrate Pride at 92NY With A Peggy Lee Celebration Featuring Kristin Chenoweth & More (May 31, 2023)
Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl (May 25, 2023)
Natalie Douglas to Preset A 60's SONGS JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland This Summer (May 25, 2023)
c Celebrate Pride at 92NY With A Peggy Lee Celebration Featuring Kristin Chenoweth & More (May 31, 2023)
Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl (May 25, 2023)
Natalie Douglas to Preset A 60's SONGS JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland This Summer (May 25, 2023)
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Astaire's career in stage, film, and television spanned 76 years. He starred in more than 10 Broadway and West End musicals, made 31 musical films, four television specials, and numerous recordings. As a dancer, he was known for his uncanny sense of rhythm, creativity, and tireless perfectionism. Astaire's most memorable dancing partnership was with Ginger Rogers, whom he co-starred with in 10 Hollywood musicals during the classic age of Hollywood cinema. Astaire and Rogers starred together in Top Hat (1935), Swing Time (1936), and Shall We Dance (1937).
Astaire's fame grew in films like Holiday Inn (1942), Easter Parade (1948), The Band Wagon (1953), Funny Face (1957), and Silk Stockings (1957). The American Film Institute named Astaire the fifth-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema in 100 Years... 100 Stars.
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Fred Astaire STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1931
Performer
"The Beggar Waltz"
The Demonstrator
Simpson Cater
"Hoops"
"I Love Louisa"
"New Sun in the Sky"
"Sweet Music"
"White Heat"
For Good Old Nectar
Fred Astaire Productions
Fred Astaire Videos
VIDEO: First Look at Clay Aiken, Paige Davis, Donna McKechnie, & More in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Pittsburgh CLO
by Stage Tube - Jun 21, 2022
VIDEO: Learn Some Dance Moves From Home With Fred Astaire Dance Studios
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2020
VIDEO: Helen Mirren, Ian Mckellen Discuss Co-Starring In Their First Film Together on CBS THIS MORNING
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2019
Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 19, 2019
BWW EXCLUSIVE: Rehearsal Clips From INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, Plus Interviews With the Cast!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 20, 2019
VIDEO: Kirstie Davis and Gregor Donnelly Talk DADDY LONG LEGS at the Barn Theatre
by Stage Tube - Jun 17, 2019
BWW TV: Get Into the Holiday Spirit in Rehearsal with Paper Mill Playhouse's HOLIDAY INN!
by TV - On the Road - Nov 17, 2018
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Canadian Premiere Of HOLIDAY INN at Drayton!
by Alan Henry - May 23, 2018
Video: Play Ball! Kelli O'Hara Sings the National Anthem at Yankees Opening Day
by Alan Henry - Apr 3, 2018
BWW TV: Remembering Jan Maxwell- Watch an Intimate Conversation from 2011
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 12, 2018
VIDEO: Triple Threat Jared Grimes Shares Music Video for New Single 'Hang Awhile'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2017
BWW Audio: 'King of Voice-Overs' Joe Sirola Records TV Spot for Off-Broadway's CAGNEY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Performers Pay Homage to the Golden Era of Movie Musicals
by Stage Tube - Dec 29, 2016
A New Golden Age? LA LA LAND Presents an In-Depth Look at a Decade of Movie Musicals
by Stage Tube - Dec 20, 2016
BWW Interview: Russell Grant Talks STRICTLY and THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2016
Fred Astaire News
Celebrate Pride at 92NY With A Peggy Lee Celebration Featuring Kristin Chenoweth & More
92NY is celebrating Pride 2023 with new classes and talks in June!
Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.
Natalie Douglas to Preset A 60's SONGS JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland This Summer
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Natalie Douglas – thirteen-time MAC Award, two-time Bistro Award and Nightlife Award winner – with “A 60’s Songs Juneteenth Jubilee” on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 PM.
10 Videos That Get Us Tapping Our Toes For STEPPIN' OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE Starring Gavin Lee At Birdland
Broadway and West End star Gavin Lee will make his Birdland debut in Fred Astaire-themed solo show.
Bistro Award Winner Quinn Lemley Announces RITA HAYWORTH: THE HEAT IS ON Residency At Don't Tell Mama
2022 BISTRO Award winner and MAC Award nominee RITA HAYWORTH - THE HEAT IS ON starring Quinn Lemley comes to Don't Tell Mama beginning Monday, May 22. The show will continue its residency monthly through November 2023.
Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, and Liam Forde to Star in HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! at Birdland
BIRDLAND THEATER will present the New York debut of the musical revue “Hooray for Hollywood!” on Thursday, June 15 at 8:30 PM.
FLAMENCO FESTIVAL LONDON Returns To Sadler's Wells For A Fortnight Of Andalusian Culture, 5- 15 July
The Flamenco Festival returns to Sadler's Wells for a fortnight this summer, opening with Olivier Award-winning dancer and choreographer Sara Baras, who performs across the first week.
THE BRAT PACK Featuring Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins & Jelani Remy to Return to Birdland
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of “The Brat Pack” — featuring Broadway stars Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins, and Jelani Remy – on Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.
MEL AND ELLA SWING! Starring Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli to Return to Birdland
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present renowned pianist and singer Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli in the return of their special show “Mel and Ella Swing!” on Monday, June 5 at 7:00 PM.
GOTTA DANCE! is Now Playing at the Royal Danish Opera
Gotta Dance! pays tribute to life, to joy and to dance. Venture down memory lane to the carefree age when the remedy for any woe was a swing on the dance floor.
John Pizzarelli To Celebrate New Album At Scullers Jazz Club, June 2
Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates his new album Stage & Screen with album release concert on Friday, June 2 at Scullers Jazz Club.
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2023 Summer Cabaret Series
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY announces its 2023 SUMMER CABARET SERIES, presented in CVRep's casual, intimate setting every Thursday evening from May 4 through August 24. Each performer is a captivating storyteller, using music, personal experiences, and passions to take audiences on memorable journeys.
Photos: First Look at La Mirada Theatre's THE KING AND I
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT is presenting Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41, coupled with the recent Broadway revival’s lavish sets and costumes, in a sumptuous new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE KING AND I. Check out photos here!
Brittney Johnson to Make Solo Concert Debut at Birdland in May
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the New York solo concert debut of Brittney Johnson – who made history as the first Black actress to play “Glinda” in Broadway’s Wicked – on Monday, May 1 at 7:00 PM.
Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess & Sutton Foster to Star in Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
Patti LuPone will lead a glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. See how to purchase tickets!
Gavin Lee to Present STEPPIN' OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE at Birdland
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present two-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk winner Gavin Lee – making his Birdland debut with his solo show “Steppin’ Out with Fred Astaire” – on Monday, May 29 at 7:00 PM.
BALL IM SAVOY is Now Playing at National Theatre of Prague
Ball im Savoy is now playing at the National Theatre of Prague. Performances run through 17 March 2024.
Paul Nakauchi, Anastasia Barzee & More to Star in THE KING AND I at La Mirada Theatre
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it announces Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41.
Tickets on Sale for Porchlight's ICONS GALA Honoring Ben Vereen and Paul Lisnek
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced last night at Chicago Sings Broadway Pop that the 2023 ICONS Gala, Porchlight’s signature fundraising event, will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St.
THE KING AND I Directed by Glenn Casale to be Presented at La Mirada Theatre This Spring
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it presents The King and I!
Fred Astaire FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Fred Astaire has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Fred Astaire has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Fred Astaire's first West End show was Funny Face which opened in 1928
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