Irving Berlin
Birth Place: Tyumen, SIBERIA
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Irving Berlin's incredible songbook remains deeply engrained in the current musical landscape of the US, UK and beyond. Contemporary pop artists who have given their own stamp to his work include Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Gregory Porter, Rufus Wainwright, Billie Martin, Herb Alpert, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, Michael Buble, Lily Frost, Sarah McLachlan and most recently Gwen Stefani on her 2017 Christmas album. His music continues to be widely featured in films, commercials and television shows. Lady Gaga sang "God Bless America" at 2017's Super Bowl Halftime Show, whilst Seth MacFarlane covered "Let's Face the Music and Dance" for animated movie Sing. Ad spots include Perry Como's cover of "It's A Lovely Day Today" for McDonalds (UK 2017) and Gregory Porter's brilliant version of "Puttin' on the Ritz" for Ritz crackers (UK 2015). His songs also frequently appear in popular TV shows, including the most recent series of America's Got Talent and BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. On stage, Holiday Inn had a successful run on Broadway in 2016, and a film of the stage production was recently shown in cinemas across the US and broadcast on PBS. Irving Berlin is published by Concord Music (North America) and Universal Music Publishing Group (rest of World). Show Licensing is managed by R&H Theatricals: A Concord Music Company.
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The Cast and Creative Team of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn that included Aidan Alberto, Jordan Beall, Gee Biscontini, Colin Bradbury, Tricia DeSario, Paige Faure, Taylor Fields, Jordan Gelber, Kelly Gleason, Juliane Godfrey, Berklea Going, Ann Harada, Jian
From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of HOLIDAY INN at Paper Mill Playhouse Meets the Press
L to R: David Rasche (playing Jimmy Van Heusen), Katherine Swett (Irving Berlin's Granddaughter), David Garrison (playing Irving Berlin), Mary Ellin Barrett (Berlin's Daughter), Mary Ellin Barrett Lerner (Berlin's Granddaughter) and Philip Hoffman (playin
From: Photo Flash: Irving Berlin's Family Drops In On A Performance of COMING BACK LIKE A SONG
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Exclusive: Wait In the Wings Releases New Documentary Exploring the Real History of Annie Oakley- Watch a Deleted Scene
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-02-13 12:00:40
Video: 'Blue Skies' from Irving Berlin's White Christmas at TUTS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-19 16:06:17
Video: 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' from Goodspeed's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-18 14:54:03
Video: 'The Story of Buddy' from ELF-THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-18 14:44:21
Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine At The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-16 23:04:25
Video: 'Snow' From Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Stephi Wild - 2025-12-16 06:37:36
Video: Britney Coleman Sings 'Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me' in IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-11 17:19:00
Video: 'Happy Holiday!' from WHITE CHRISTMAS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-11 13:30:39
Video: 'Let Me Sing and I'm Happy' from Goodspeed's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-11 13:28:14
Video: Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Teaser Trailer at Greenville Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-12-10 16:43:08
Video: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-10 14:35:46
Video: 'Sisters' from Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Theatre Under Stars
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-09 13:28:30
Video: Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman & More in Sacramento's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-08 13:28:37
Video: Rehearsal for White Christmas at Theatre Under The Stars
by Stephi Wild - 2025-12-08 05:42:21
Video: 'Count Your Blessings' from WHITE CHRISTMAS At Goodspeed Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-01 21:50:35
News
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 27, 2026
Allan Harris brought the spirit of an intimate Harlem house party to Birdland with Harlem After Dark, joined by Maya Azucena, AC Lincoln, and a stellar jazz trio for an evening of blues, swing, tap dance, and irresistible musical chemistry.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Kennedy Caughell, currently starring as Jersey in the national tour of HELL'S KITCHEN, has released her debut album 'Just the Beginning' via Center Stage Records, featuring three world premiere recordings and guest vocalists including Jason Gotay and Shoba Narayan.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Reba McEntire released her fourth music capsule, continuing a series of archival drops that offer fans a look at recordings from her extensive country music catalog.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, MI announced a leadership transition as Managing Director Frank Mack prepares to retire and General Manager Cortney Ophoff was named his successor by the Board of Directors.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
by June August - Jul 23, 2026
Bursting onto the CV Rep stage last Tuesday in a wellspring of energy, the husband-wife team of Nic and Desi (Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar) captivated the audience with their intriguing vocals, exciting choreography, and heartfelt storytelling.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
The cast and creative team have been revealed for The Legend of Georgia McBride, the comedy by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López, running at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will present a Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration as part of its Songbook Sundays series, featuring Debby Boone, Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 21, 2026
1965, New York City. Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman’s romance is against the law. In their secret nightclub act, “Midnight,” they perform love songs in an act of defiance of a world that demands they stay hidden. As tensions rise at the start of a historic movement, Trevor and Arthur are torn between their own surreptitious affair and the oncoming storm of social revolution. What did the critics think?
by Clementine Scott - Jul 20, 2026
In Midnight at the Never Get, time is not a straightforward thing. It’s never clear what’s real and what’s fiction, how old the characters are, or what decade we’re in. We’re hearing Gershwin-esque jazz standards, but also references to “peaceniks” and Woody Allen.
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 24, 2026
The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Bucks County Playhouse will mark the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's iconic rock musical 'Rent' with a new production that honors the landmark musical's legacy while inviting a new generation to experience its timeless story.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Veritas Productions & Theatre Arts and Parker Arts are launching a new partnership with a production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, set to debut at the Schoolhouse on Mainstreet in Parker, Colorado.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
The 5th Avenue Theatre will present a new production of A CHORUS LINE, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Denis Jones.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Barrington Stage Company announced casts and creative teams for NOISES OFF, directed by Gordon Greenberg, and the world premiere of DEAD GIRL'S QUINCEAÑERA, a co-production with Goodman Theatre and Hartford Stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced its 26/27 Steve Woolf Studio Series, featuring three productions at the Emerson Studio, as part of the company's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season.
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 30, 2026
What did our critic think of THE 29TH ANNUAL STARS AND STRIPES CELEBRATION at MacArthur Park?
by Rob Lester - Jul 2, 2026
Carly Ozard's ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM PROJECT was a lively show from a live-wire performer (to say the least)! Ozard's big, belting voice was a perfect match for Merman's material.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Irving Berlin has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Irving Berlin has not appeared in the West End
Irving Berlin has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received a Special Tony Award and was also nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the show "Call Me Madam" at the Tony Awards.
Irving Berlin has won the Special Tony Award and the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre award at the Tony Awards for his work on the show "Call Me Madam".
Irving Berlin has written 42 shows including Ziegfeld Follies of 1910 (Composer), Watch Your Step (Composer/Lyricist), Stop! Look! Listen! (Composer/Lyricist), Ziegfeld Follies of 1916 (Composer), The Century Girl (Composer), Dance and Grow Thin (Composer/Lyricist), The Cohan Revue of 1918 (Composer), Yip Yip Yaphank (Composer/Lyricist), Everything (Composer), The Canary (Composer), Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 (Composer/Lyricist), Afgar (Composer/Lyricist), Ziegfeld Follies of 1920 (Composer/Lyricist), Music Box Revue [1921] (Sketches), Music Box Revue [1922-23] (Composer/Lyricist), Music Box Revue [1923] (Composer/Lyricist), Music Box Revue [1924] (Composer/Lyricist), The Cocoanuts (Composer/Lyricist), Ziegfeld Follies of 1927 (Composer/Lyricist), Shoot the Works! (Composer), Face the Music (Composer/Lyricist), As Thousands Cheer (Composer), Louisiana Purchase (Composer/Lyricist), This Is the Army (Composer/Lyricist), Annie Get Your Gun (Composer), Miss Liberty (Composer/Lyricist), Call Me Madam (Composer), Mr. President (Composer), Peter Allen: Up in One (Composer/Lyricist), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Lyricist), The Cocoanuts (Composer), Fosse (Lyricist), Mr. President (Composer), Mostly Sondheim (Lyricist), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Composer), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Composer), Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Composer), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Composer), Holiday Inn (Music and Lyrics).
