Irving Berlin
Birth Place: Tyumen, SIBERIA
Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE at El Portal Theatre (Apr 27, 2026)
Wharton Center Will Host 2026 SUTTON FOSTER AWARDS Showcase Honoring 170 Michigan Students (Apr 23, 2026)
Inside Broadway Renames Touring Program 'The Inside Broadway Acting Company' (Apr 23, 2026)
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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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Videos
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
Video: Kathleen Marshall Talks TOP HAT at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-27 14:08:33
News
by Melissa Heckscher - Apr 27, 2026
Director and choreographer Scott Thompson talks about bringing Jule Styne’s legendary music to life—and why “The Music That Makes Me Dance” is more than just a concert.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Wharton Center for Performing Arts will host the 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, recognizing 170 students from 85 Michigan high schools for outstanding musical theatre achievement at Cobb Great Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Inside Broadway announced a name change to its professional touring program, now called The Inside Broadway Acting Company, ahead of the nonprofit's 45th anniversary. The company has performed in NYC school auditoriums for 30 years.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for JOHN & JEN, the musical by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald. The production will be directed by Gregg Edelman and run at The Unicorn Theatre. Performances will take place on the Larry Vaber Stage.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
by Andrew Poretz - Apr 20, 2026
The BLCK Madonna’s CD release at Baretto highlighted Ana Hoffman’s warm presence and thoughtful artistry. A stronger second set and a few standout moments revealed a performer with clear vision and some future promise.
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 20, 2026
Kathleen Marshall’s sumptuous revival of (Top Hat) transforms the Théâtre du Châtelet into a 1930s fantasia of tap brilliance, screwball romance, and Irving Berlin classics. Phillip Attmore and Nicole‑Lily Baisden lead a radiant cast through a whirlwind of mistaken identities, Art Deco glamour, and showstopping choreography. Running until 3 May.
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 17, 2026
There’s no business like show business, and The Royal Theatre is proving exactly that with its lively, crowd-pleasing production of Annie Get Your Gun, running now through April 19. Nestled in the heart of downtown Benton, this historic venue once again transforms into a toe-tapping Wild West spectacle, reminding audiences why this Irving Berlin classic has remained a staple of American musical theatre for decades.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company will close its 58th season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, directed by Gordon Greenberg, featuring five actors portraying over a dozen characters in Tucson and Greater Phoenix.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Hershey Felder will screen the documentary THE ASSEMBLY on May 4 at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, followed by a live musical performance and Q&A with Felder and the film's stars.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 9, 2026
The Dutch Treaters were watching with great interest what Food Author Corby Kummer and Vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli ordered for dinner. Read a review and see photos of the April 7 event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Bennett Silverstein will perform Irving Berlin: American Immigrant on April 26th at Don't Tell Mama, tracing Berlin's journey from immigrant singing waiter to patriotic American icon.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026
The Town Hall will host a special screening of Great Performances' Suffs', followed by a discussion with Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, and Nikki M. James, along with a live piano performance from the original cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
PBS will present its annual BROADWAY’S BEST lineup as part of Great Performances, airing Fridays from May 8–29, 2026. The programming will include two musicals, a concert event, and a documentary spotlighting Broadway history.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 2, 2026
GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026
GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!
by Herbert Paine - Mar 31, 2026
By the mid-1920s the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo) were already well known on the vaudeville circuit. Broadway gave their mayhem a larger canvas. Producer Sam Harris commissioned a musical comedy built around them, pairing their improvisational chaos with the polish of Berlin’s songs and Kaufman’s sharp theatrical wit.
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 27, 2026
The star singer (JEKYLL & HYDE) joined forces with Music Director Billy Stritch on Wednesday March 25. Ms. Eder was in supremely capable hands (literally) all night.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with It's All Right With Cole Porter.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its 2026–27 season. The lineup includes Little Women, White Christmas, and And Then There Were None. The season celebrates the theatre’s 60th anniversary.
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).
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