Busby Berkeley
Busby Berkeley is an actor, choreographer, director whose BroadwayWorld credits include Present Arms, No, No, Nanette, and The International Review.
Date of Birth: November 29, 1895
Date of Death: March 14, 1976 (80)
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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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
News
Previews: ARIAS WITH A TWIST at Here Arts Center
by Peter Danish - Sep 18, 2026
There are shows you see once, treasure, and file away as an artifact of a particular downtown moment that could never happen again. And then, every couple of decades, one of them proves you wrong. Arias with a Twist, back at HERE Arts Center in the very theater where it detonated in 2008, is not a nostalgia trip. It is a resurrection, and it is glorious.
by Peter Danish - Sep 18, 2026
There are shows you see once, treasure, and file away as an artifact of a particular downtown moment that could never happen again. And then, every couple of decades, one of them proves you wrong. Arias with a Twist, back at HERE Arts Center in the very theater where it detonated in 2008, is not a nostalgia trip. It is a resurrection, and it is glorious.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Gets a Spectacular New Life at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Sep 9, 2026
Review of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway San Jose, where dazzling stagecraft, spectacular choreography and standout performances make the new touring production a theatrical feast.
by Linda Hodges - Sep 9, 2026
Review of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway San Jose, where dazzling stagecraft, spectacular choreography and standout performances make the new touring production a theatrical feast.
Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Starlight Theater
by Alan Portner - Sep 9, 2026
Disney’s Newsies does not merely seize the day. It dances on it, vaults over it and occasionally executes a backflip before the day knows what struck it. It takes an 1899 historical event as a jumping off place and imagines the history as it might have been retold in a 1930’s Busby Berkeley movie substituting teenage newsboys for the 1930s dancing girls. The show gets high marks for entertainment.
by Alan Portner - Sep 9, 2026
Disney’s Newsies does not merely seize the day. It dances on it, vaults over it and occasionally executes a backflip before the day knows what struck it. It takes an 1899 historical event as a jumping off place and imagines the history as it might have been retold in a 1930’s Busby Berkeley movie substituting teenage newsboys for the 1930s dancing girls. The show gets high marks for entertainment.
Photos: CLASSICAL CINEMA Series to Open at Metrograph In Theater
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026
Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026
Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.
Interview: Joey Arias Brings ARIAS WITH A TWIST Home
by David Clarke - Sep 1, 2026
Joey Arias talks bringing ARIAS WITH A TWIST back to HERE Arts Center nearly 20 years later, reuniting with Basil Twist, inspiring a new generation, and creating a handmade love letter to New York City.
by David Clarke - Sep 1, 2026
Joey Arias talks bringing ARIAS WITH A TWIST back to HERE Arts Center nearly 20 years later, reuniting with Basil Twist, inspiring a new generation, and creating a handmade love letter to New York City.
Ballets with a Twist to Bring COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW to The Bijou Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
The Bijou Theatre will present Ballets with a Twist's signature program Cocktail Hour: The Show, an evening of sparkling vignettes at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
The Bijou Theatre will present Ballets with a Twist's signature program Cocktail Hour: The Show, an evening of sparkling vignettes at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport.
Interview: Writer Darren Stein and Director Matt DiCarlo of JAWBREAKER THE MUSICAL
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2026
The stage adaptation of Jawbreaker The Musical written by Darren Stein (the creator of the original film), is an electrifying, high-gloss teen thriller with music composed by Jeffrey Thomson and lyrics by Jordan Mann. The propulsive, pop-concert-style score blends Lady Gaga-style synth-pop tracks with melodic ballads, and is directed by Matt DiCarlo with choreography by Jay Jackson. I spoke with Darren Stein and Matt Di Carlo about the upcoming Los Angeles workshop performances at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles, which marks the production's next chapter, designed to generate industry momentum toward a future Off-Broadway or London run.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2026
The stage adaptation of Jawbreaker The Musical written by Darren Stein (the creator of the original film), is an electrifying, high-gloss teen thriller with music composed by Jeffrey Thomson and lyrics by Jordan Mann. The propulsive, pop-concert-style score blends Lady Gaga-style synth-pop tracks with melodic ballads, and is directed by Matt DiCarlo with choreography by Jay Jackson. I spoke with Darren Stein and Matt Di Carlo about the upcoming Los Angeles workshop performances at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles, which marks the production's next chapter, designed to generate industry momentum toward a future Off-Broadway or London run.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - Jul 18, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast wows San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre with stunning design and Kyra Belle Johnson's standout Belle. Read our review!
by Steve Murray - Jul 18, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast wows San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre with stunning design and Kyra Belle Johnson's standout Belle. Read our review!
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 Roundup: TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...
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: 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: 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 Roundup: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025
The new national tour of the iconic musical Beauty and the Beast is now traveling across America. Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the production!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025
The new national tour of the iconic musical Beauty and the Beast is now traveling across America. Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the production!
Polo & Pan Share New Americas Tour 2025 Live Dates
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025
Iconic French electronic duo Polo & Pan has announced new live dates across North and South America, beginning September 12 and running until November 12.
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025
Iconic French electronic duo Polo & Pan has announced new live dates across North and South America, beginning September 12 and running until November 12.
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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