Fred Astaire
Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA
Latest News on Fred Astaire:
Helicline Fine Art to Continue HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS With Original Drawings And Lithographs (Dec 9, 2025)
Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN to be Presented At The Firehouse Theatre (Dec 1, 2025)
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at National Theatre (Nov 28, 2025)
Helicline Fine Art to Continue HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS With Original Drawings And Lithographs (Dec 9, 2025)
Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN to be Presented At The Firehouse Theatre (Dec 1, 2025)
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at National Theatre (Nov 28, 2025)
BIO
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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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
Productions
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at Clay Aiken, Paige Davis, Donna McKechnie, & More in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Pittsburgh CLO
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-21 15:30:15
VIDEO: Learn Some Dance Moves From Home With Fred Astaire Dance Studios
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-30 07:47:24
VIDEO: Helen Mirren, Ian Mckellen Discuss Co-Starring In Their First Film Together on CBS THIS MORNING
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-12 10:14:01
Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-19 16:54:57
BWW EXCLUSIVE: Rehearsal Clips From INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, Plus Interviews With the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-07-20 09:21:39
VIDEO: Kirstie Davis and Gregor Donnelly Talk DADDY LONG LEGS at the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2019-06-17 05:40:46
TV: Get Into the Holiday Spirit in Rehearsal with Paper Mill Playhouse's HOLIDAY INN!
by TV - On the Road - 2018-11-17 13:00:47
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Canadian Premiere Of HOLIDAY INN at Drayton!
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-23 14:11:14
VIDEO: Lincoln Center Announces MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING 2018 Lineup
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-10 11:33:32
Video: Play Ball! Kelli O'Hara Sings the National Anthem at Yankees Opening Day
by Alan Henry - 2018-04-03 22:39:05
TV: Remembering Jan Maxwell- Watch an Intimate Conversation from 2011
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-12 11:51:43
VIDEO: Triple Threat Jared Grimes Shares Music Video for New Single 'Hang Awhile'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-07 09:16:33
BWW Audio: 'King of Voice-Overs' Joe Sirola Records TV Spot for Off-Broadway's CAGNEY
by BWW News Desk - 2017-01-12 14:12:41
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Performers Pay Homage to the Golden Era of Movie Musicals
by Stage Tube - 2016-12-29 14:30:38
A New Golden Age? LA LA LAND Presents an In-Depth Look at a Decade of Movie Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-12-20 15:51:09
BWW Interview: Russell Grant Talks STRICTLY and THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE
by Marianka Swain - 2016-10-28 03:00:01
News
Helicline Fine Art to Continue HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS With Original Drawings And Lithographs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Helicline Fine Art is continuing HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Helicline Fine Art is continuing HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs
Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN to be Presented At The Firehouse Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The Firehouse Theatre is inviting audiences to step into a winter wonderland with Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, directed and co-choreographed by Ashley Puckett Gonzales.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The Firehouse Theatre is inviting audiences to step into a winter wonderland with Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, directed and co-choreographed by Ashley Puckett Gonzales.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 28, 2025
A sophisticated, slightly sweet, and satiric tone sweeps over the characters of the luxuriously professional production of the musical Some Like it Hot, now touring at the National Theatre. From the moment that the show opens with the ode to self-gratification and excess “What Are You Thirsty For?” to the hymn to misbehavior “Let’s Be Bad” to the rousing finale “Baby, Let’s Get Good” ---this show grabs the audience and never lets it go.
by David Friscic - Nov 28, 2025
A sophisticated, slightly sweet, and satiric tone sweeps over the characters of the luxuriously professional production of the musical Some Like it Hot, now touring at the National Theatre. From the moment that the show opens with the ode to self-gratification and excess “What Are You Thirsty For?” to the hymn to misbehavior “Let’s Be Bad” to the rousing finale “Baby, Let’s Get Good” ---this show grabs the audience and never lets it go.
Review: JULIET EWING: SIMPLY 'S WONDERFUL - THE MAGIC OF GERSHWIN at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 11, 2025
Juliet Ewing's sold-out CD release show at Chelsea Table + Stage delivered an exciting 75 minutes of some of Gershwin's greatest music, with some interesting choices.
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 11, 2025
Juliet Ewing's sold-out CD release show at Chelsea Table + Stage delivered an exciting 75 minutes of some of Gershwin's greatest music, with some interesting choices.
ABC Unveils 2025 Holiday Programming Lineup with New Specials, Festive Films, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
ABC is ringing in the 2025 holiday season with the official lineup of festive programming arriving in the coming months including holiday episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” specials like “CMA Country Christmas,' and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
ABC is ringing in the 2025 holiday season with the official lineup of festive programming arriving in the coming months including holiday episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” specials like “CMA Country Christmas,' and more.
Review: MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 23, 2025
Have you ever laughed so hard you nearly spit out your custom made green pina colada? That’s the kind of delightfully zany fun waiting for you at Young Frankenstein, now playing at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock through November 8. With Mel Brooks’ outrageous humor, toe-tapping musical numbers, and Murry’s signature blend of good food and great theatre, this production is an absolute scream—literally.
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 23, 2025
Have you ever laughed so hard you nearly spit out your custom made green pina colada? That’s the kind of delightfully zany fun waiting for you at Young Frankenstein, now playing at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock through November 8. With Mel Brooks’ outrageous humor, toe-tapping musical numbers, and Murry’s signature blend of good food and great theatre, this production is an absolute scream—literally.
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG And ON THE BEACH To Screen At KAT KRAMER’S FILMS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills and Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World will present a Stanley Kramer double feature on November 23, 2025. The program includes Judgment at Nuremberg and On the Beach, with a live panel discussion moderated by Kat Kramer.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills and Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World will present a Stanley Kramer double feature on November 23, 2025. The program includes Judgment at Nuremberg and On the Beach, with a live panel discussion moderated by Kat Kramer.
Town Hall Theater Launches THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL A Four-Part Class & Movie Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Town Hall Theater in Middlebury will run The Hollywood Musical, a four-part class and movie series led by Doug Anderson, Mondays Oct 27–Nov 24 at 7 p.m. on the Rothrock Mainstage.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Town Hall Theater in Middlebury will run The Hollywood Musical, a four-part class and movie series led by Doug Anderson, Mondays Oct 27–Nov 24 at 7 p.m. on the Rothrock Mainstage.
The (Mostly) Unknown History of the Ed Sullivan Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 14, 2025
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 14, 2025
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
Review: The Muny's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is The Best of Times
by James Lindhorst - Aug 10, 2025
The Muny’s La Cage Aux Folles is enormity in storytelling. Contrasted with the intimacy of last week’s Dear Evan Hansen, Marsha Milgrom Dodge’s La Cage captures the grandeur of what The Muny does best. It is a grand venue that supports epic productions.
by James Lindhorst - Aug 10, 2025
The Muny’s La Cage Aux Folles is enormity in storytelling. Contrasted with the intimacy of last week’s Dear Evan Hansen, Marsha Milgrom Dodge’s La Cage captures the grandeur of what The Muny does best. It is a grand venue that supports epic productions.
TOP HAT Comes to Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat will have a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat will have a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more here!
Leslie Uggams to be Celebrated at Porchlight Music Theatre's 2025 ICONS GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed that multi-award winner Leslie Uggams is the 2025 ICON Award recipient and will attend the signature fundraising event. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed that multi-award winner Leslie Uggams is the 2025 ICON Award recipient and will attend the signature fundraising event. Learn more!
HIRSCHFELD: STROKE OF GENIUS Exhibit Will Be Featured at Helicline Fine Art This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025
Helicline Fine Art will present its next exhibition, HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025
Helicline Fine Art will present its next exhibition, HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Learn how to attend!
Concord Originals Acquires Legendary Film Studio RKO Pictures
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
Concord Originals has acquired RKO, the legendary film studio behind such classic film properties as King Kong, Citizen Kane, The Best Years of Our Lives, It’s a Wonderful Life, Suspicion, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
Concord Originals has acquired RKO, the legendary film studio behind such classic film properties as King Kong, Citizen Kane, The Best Years of Our Lives, It’s a Wonderful Life, Suspicion, and more.
Charlotte d’Amboise Will Return to CHICAGO; Sophie Carmen-Jones Extends
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chicago will welcome back triple threat Charlotte d’Amboise in the role of Roxie Hart next week and Sophie Carmen-Jones extends in the role of Velma Kelly. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chicago will welcome back triple threat Charlotte d’Amboise in the role of Roxie Hart next week and Sophie Carmen-Jones extends in the role of Velma Kelly. Learn more here!
Surflight Theatre to Stage the North American Premiere of IRVING BERLIN'S TOP HAT
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025
Surflight Theatre is opening their 2025 Season with the West End smash hit musical Irving Berlin's Top Hat. Adapted for the stage by Matthew White and Howard Jacques, and directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025
Surflight Theatre is opening their 2025 Season with the West End smash hit musical Irving Berlin's Top Hat. Adapted for the stage by Matthew White and Howard Jacques, and directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan.
Review: Celia Berk's FOR THE RECORD at 54 Below Offers a "Best Of" Her Albums
by Andrew Poretz - May 11, 2025
The 5/4 show took us through highlights of Berk's CDs, including her latest release, FOUR SEASONS OF SONG: SPRING. Berk is a compelling storyteller with a warm presence and voice and good humor. FOR THE RECORD captures her essence.
by Andrew Poretz - May 11, 2025
The 5/4 show took us through highlights of Berk's CDs, including her latest release, FOUR SEASONS OF SONG: SPRING. Berk is a compelling storyteller with a warm presence and voice and good humor. FOR THE RECORD captures her essence.
Review: SYNCOPATED AVENUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Apr 24, 2025
Nate Jacobs, the Founder and Artistic Director of West Coast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT), loves to tell stories. In his director’s notes for the last few shows I have noticed that he always refers to the utmost importance of telling our stories.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Apr 24, 2025
Nate Jacobs, the Founder and Artistic Director of West Coast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT), loves to tell stories. In his director’s notes for the last few shows I have noticed that he always refers to the utmost importance of telling our stories.
Donna McKechnie and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Fred Astaire been in?
Fred Astaire has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Fred Astaire been in?
Fred Astaire has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Fred Astaire's first West End show?
Fred Astaire's first West End show was Funny Face which opened in 1928
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