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Fred Astaire

Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)

Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA

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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.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1932
Guy

[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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1930
Bob Hastings

[West End]
London Production, 1928
Jimmy Reeve

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1927
Jimmy Reeve

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1924
Performer

Dick Trevor

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1922
Gerald Lane

Antonio

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1922
Teddy Lawrence

[Broadway]
1921
Richard Kolnar

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1919
Johnny

[Broadway]
1918
Performer

[Broadway]
1917
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1925]
Choreographer

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Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at STAGE THEATER AN DER ELBE

MJ- The Musical about the King of Pop and his unforgettable 1992 Dangerous Tour. (Not) Another Juke-Box Musical, some might say, but the 10-time Tony-nominated show went out to be a hit on Broadway and in the West End. Hamburg's long reign Disney's LION KING has gotten a new neighbor.
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Review: Marya Zimmet's Passion Shines Through at Don't Tella Mama

Marya Zimmet’s Zimmet Time… And The Livin’s Too Easy at Don’t Tell Mama is a dose of classic cabaret. She draws on old standards as well as soft rock, and then mixes in a couple left field musical choices, making for an engaging experience.
TROVADORES DEL JAZZ podrá verse en Valladolid

El próximo 17 de noviembre el Teatro Carrión de Valladolid acogerá el concierto TROVADORES DEL JAZZ, en el que Gonzalo Alcain hará un recorrido por los standars de la música popular americana y algunos de sus artistas más representativos.
Quintessence Theatre Presents Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE

Experience COLE PORTER'S KISS ME, KATE at Quintessence Theatre, directed by Todd Underwood. Enjoy a blend of jazz, dance, and comedy from November 27 to January 5.
ABC Details 2024 Holiday Lineup With Disney Films, Specials & More

Dazzling specials, including “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, and more will debut on ABC this holiday season. ABC News will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of Mary Poppins.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.
Chris Hemsworth Circling Disney's PRINCE CHARMING Movie

Chris Hemsworth is in talks to play the classic character of Prince Charming in the recently announced Disney movie from Wonka director Paul King.
Meet the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Death Becomes her is coming to Broadway! The new musical begins preview performances tonight, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Death Becomes Her here!
Disney Working on Prince Charming Movie By WONKA Director Paul King

Paddington and Wonka director Paul King has boarded Disney's Prince Charming film. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but first seen in Cinderella, Prince Charming has been linked to several Disney princesses like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.
Steve Ross to Return to Birdland With PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ

Steve Ross will return to Birdland to honor Fred Astaire's 125th birthday with 'PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ'. Enjoy an evening of classic songs and timeless performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Student Blog: It's Good to Be Bad

Somewhere along the way I realized that learning is so uncomfortable because it means getting really up close and personal with the idea that we don’t know everything…..Make your dent in the universe and put your brain in its place because you deserve to do what makes your soul sing and what makes your world feel whole.
MISS SAIGON And Me: A Three-Decade Chase

Musical theatre became a transformative part of my life when I first encountered 'Miss Saigon' as a young adult in 1989.
Conversations with Creators: Meet 'Graham Warrior' Tomislav Nevistić

“I want to share Graham technique because it transformed my whole life and myself as a dancer,” says dancer and choreographer Tomislav Nevistić. “If I can pass it on to other generations, I think it'd be amazing.” As a Croatian native and New York based choreographer and Graham teacher, Nevistić's mission is to inspire and educate dancers and artists from all backgrounds while expressing his own ideas and perspectives through his work. Nevistić was selected by Mikhail Baryshnikov and Sonja Kostić as one of the artists for the Spring Baryshnikov Artist in Residence program.
Interview: Gavin Lee on LES MISERABLES - THE ARENA SPECTACULAR

We had the opportunity to chat with Gavin Lee, who returns to the role of Monsieur Thénardier after playing him on Broadway from March 2015 to May 2016 in the most recent revival. We discussed how Lee first got into the world of theatre and what it has been like to return to the role of Thénardier nearly a decade later!
BWW Review: MJ the Musical - A Thrilling Tribute to the Man and the Music

While the two Presidential candidates were squaring off on opening night to determine the future of the United States, there is no debate that Michael Jackson will forever remain the King of Pop.
The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert

The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.
Cast Set for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for its ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the event!

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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