Busby Berkeley
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Latest News on Busby Berkeley:
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival (Jun 1, 2026)
One Last Bow: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Takes Her Leave in Germany (Apr 13, 2026)
Review: NO, NO, NANETTE at Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet (Apr 6, 2026)
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival (Jun 1, 2026)
One Last Bow: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Takes Her Leave in Germany (Apr 13, 2026)
Review: NO, NO, NANETTE at Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet (Apr 6, 2026)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Palmy Days
[ 1931 ] dances and ensembles
[ 1931 ] dances and ensembles
Flying High
[ 1931 ] dances created by
[ 1931 ] dances created by
Night World
[ 1932 ] choreographer
[ 1932 ] choreographer
Sky Devils
[ 1932 ] choreographer
[ 1932 ] choreographer
The Kid from Spain
[ 1932 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1932 ] musical numbers creator and director
42nd Street
[ 1933 ] creator
[ 1933 ] creator
Footlight Parade
[ 1933 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1933 ] musical numbers creator and director
Gold Diggers of 1933
[ 1933 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1933 ] musical numbers creator and director
Dames
[ 1934 ] musical numbers
[ 1934 ] musical numbers
Fashions of 1934
[ 1934 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1934 ] musical numbers creator and director
Wonder Bar
[ 1934 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1934 ] musical numbers creator and director
In Caliente
[ 1935 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1935 ] musical numbers creator and director
Gold Diggers of 1937
[ 1936 ] dance director
[ 1936 ] dance director
Varsity Show
[ 1937 ] creator
[ 1937 ] creator
The Singing Marine
[ 1937 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1937 ] musical numbers creator and director
Gold Diggers in Paris
[ 1938 ] dance numbers created and director
[ 1938 ] dance numbers created and director
The Wizard of Oz
[ 1939 ] choreographer
[ 1939 ] choreographer
Broadway Serenade
[ 1939 ] creator
[ 1939 ] creator
Lady Be Good
[ 1941 ] director
[ 1941 ] director
Ziegfeld Girl
[ 1941 ] musical numbers creator and director
[ 1941 ] musical numbers creator and director
The Gang's All Here
[ 1943 ] dance director
[ 1943 ] dance director
Cabin in the Sky
[ 1943 ] director
[ 1943 ] director
Romance on the High Seas
[ 1948 ] choreographer
[ 1948 ] choreographer
Two Weeks with Love
[ 1950 ] choreographer
[ 1950 ] choreographer
Annie Get Your Gun
[ 1950 ] director
[ 1950 ] director
Million Dollar Mermaid
[ 1952 ] choreographer
[ 1952 ] choreographer
Easy to Love
[ 1953 ] choreographer
[ 1953 ] choreographer
Small Town Girl
[ 1953 ] choreographer
[ 1953 ] choreographer
The Phynx
[ 1970 ] Busby Berkeley
[ 1970 ] Busby Berkeley
Videos
TV Exclusive: Watch Highlights from 42ND STREET at North Shore Music Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-11-03 14:23:02
TV: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals and Behind-the-Scenes of I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-05-11 09:08:52
TV: Watch Highlights of the New 42ND STREET National Tour!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-09-25 14:02:56
STAGE TUBE: Ed Dixon Celebrates SECRETS.... in Opening Act at the Metropolitan Room
by Stage Tube - 2012-07-24 15:16:48
Just One Week Left to Catch the 'Must-See' ARIAS WITH A TWIST!
by Robert Diamond - 2011-10-09 10:11:51
News
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Jun 1, 2026
When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance on stage and then on screen seemed to have destined the show to be unproduceable without a genuine triple threat actress who could sing, act, AND be a comedian par excellence. It took almost 60 years for a Broadway revival to occur, and poor Beanie Feldstein was not up to the leading lady task, being replaced with the much more appropriate star Lea Michele. Once again, the tale of Fanny Brice had resurfaced and the often comedic, often dark musical comedy has been re-introduced to audiences who can look at the piece without Streisand's interpretation burned into our memory.
by Michael Rabice - Jun 1, 2026
When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance on stage and then on screen seemed to have destined the show to be unproduceable without a genuine triple threat actress who could sing, act, AND be a comedian par excellence. It took almost 60 years for a Broadway revival to occur, and poor Beanie Feldstein was not up to the leading lady task, being replaced with the much more appropriate star Lea Michele. Once again, the tale of Fanny Brice had resurfaced and the often comedic, often dark musical comedy has been re-introduced to audiences who can look at the piece without Streisand's interpretation burned into our memory.
One Last Bow: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Takes Her Leave in Germany
by André Böke - Apr 13, 2026
A dazzling farewell: 'Mrs. Doubtfire' concludes its German run as an emotional tour de force, combining exuberant choreography, impeccable design, and a superb ensemble into a production brimming with heart. Bound for the UK tour, it sets a formidable standard.
by André Böke - Apr 13, 2026
A dazzling farewell: 'Mrs. Doubtfire' concludes its German run as an emotional tour de force, combining exuberant choreography, impeccable design, and a superb ensemble into a production brimming with heart. Bound for the UK tour, it sets a formidable standard.
Review: NO, NO, NANETTE at Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 6, 2026
Les Frivolités Parisiennes revive No, No, Nanette with wit, fizz, and irresistible 1920s sparkle. A joyous, high‑camp romp powered by a superb cast and a deliciously bright orchestra — though one wishes the tap shoes had been given their rightful moment to shine.t Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet?
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 6, 2026
Les Frivolités Parisiennes revive No, No, Nanette with wit, fizz, and irresistible 1920s sparkle. A joyous, high‑camp romp powered by a superb cast and a deliciously bright orchestra — though one wishes the tap shoes had been given their rightful moment to shine.t Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet?
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - Nov 22, 2025
As a writer, I am filled with admiration for the authors of A Christmas Story, now playing at Broadway Palm. They created an entire movie/play based solely on one boy’s quest for the perfect present.
by Fran Thomas - Nov 22, 2025
As a writer, I am filled with admiration for the authors of A Christmas Story, now playing at Broadway Palm. They created an entire movie/play based solely on one boy’s quest for the perfect present.
Meet the Broadway Icons of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025
Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025
Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.
Town Hall Theater Launches THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL A Four-Part Class & Movie Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 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 23, 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.
A Merry Madness: A review of PCPA’s SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Anna Jensen - Aug 5, 2025
Many years ago, a TV commercial imagined how Reese’s peanut butter cups were invented. A handsome man with peanut butter crashes into a beautiful woman with chocolate:
by Anna Jensen - Aug 5, 2025
Many years ago, a TV commercial imagined how Reese’s peanut butter cups were invented. A handsome man with peanut butter crashes into a beautiful woman with chocolate:
Review: Michael Sheen stars in NYE, National Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 11, 2025
In what feels like something of a Blue Peter moment, here comes a play which the departing Rufus Norris made earlier last year.
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 11, 2025
In what feels like something of a Blue Peter moment, here comes a play which the departing Rufus Norris made earlier last year.
Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - May 11, 2025
Although the cast took a wrecking ball to the fourth wall separating the audience from the actors and the show within a show is intentionally light on plot, The Drowsy Chaperone serves up a cocktail that is two shots of Golden Age musicals, a jigger of acerbic wit, three parts parody, and a half ounce of honesty.
by Paul Batterson - May 11, 2025
Although the cast took a wrecking ball to the fourth wall separating the audience from the actors and the show within a show is intentionally light on plot, The Drowsy Chaperone serves up a cocktail that is two shots of Golden Age musicals, a jigger of acerbic wit, three parts parody, and a half ounce of honesty.
Interview: Jeremy Blaustein of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - May 1, 2025
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.' Jeremy Blaustein
by Paul Batterson - May 1, 2025
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.' Jeremy Blaustein
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
Cast Announced for Citadel Theatre's DAMES AT SEA
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
Citadel Theatre has announced the cast and crew for DAMES AT SEA, running from November 13 to December 15.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
Citadel Theatre has announced the cast and crew for DAMES AT SEA, running from November 13 to December 15.
Interview: Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer
by Vickie Evans - Jun 25, 2024
I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer/Founder of 'Ballets With A Twist'. It was a delightful and insightful conversation.
by Vickie Evans - Jun 25, 2024
I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer/Founder of 'Ballets With A Twist'. It was a delightful and insightful conversation.
THE COTTAGE Comes to Citadel Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
Citadel Theatre will lead off its 2024-25 season with the comedy THE COTTAGE, less than a year after its Broadway production, which was directed by Jason Alexander and starred Eric McCormick, played its last performance.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
Citadel Theatre will lead off its 2024-25 season with the comedy THE COTTAGE, less than a year after its Broadway production, which was directed by Jason Alexander and starred Eric McCormick, played its last performance.
Review: GISELLE: REMIX, Pleasance Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 15, 2024
Created by cabaret artist Jack Sears and Royal Ballet soloist Hannah Grennell, Giselle:Remix fuses dance and lip sync.
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 15, 2024
Created by cabaret artist Jack Sears and Royal Ballet soloist Hannah Grennell, Giselle:Remix fuses dance and lip sync.
George Gershwin's First Musical Rediscovered After Nearly A Century
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024
George Gershwin's long-lost first musical has been unearthed by a Michigan researcher after almost a century.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024
George Gershwin's long-lost first musical has been unearthed by a Michigan researcher after almost a century.
Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024
For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024
For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.
The SHEID to Present The Broadway Tenors in 'TIS THE SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023
The Broadway Tenors bring your favorite holiday songs to life in a multi-media concert. Join them on December 5, 2023, at The SHEID in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Get ready for an enchanting evening of entertainment!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023
The Broadway Tenors bring your favorite holiday songs to life in a multi-media concert. Join them on December 5, 2023, at The SHEID in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Get ready for an enchanting evening of entertainment!
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Cast For American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the cast for American Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker. Get the latest news on ABT's The Nutcracker casting.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the cast for American Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker. Get the latest news on ABT's The Nutcracker casting.
Review: 'If You're Blue and You Don't Know Where To Go To Why Don't You Go' to CMPAC's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Oct 29, 2023
What did our critic think of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at CMPAC?
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Oct 29, 2023
What did our critic think of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at CMPAC?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Busby Berkeley been in?
Busby Berkeley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Busby Berkeley been in?
Busby Berkeley has not appeared in the West End
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