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Funny Face is a 1927 musical composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Fred Thompson and Paul Gerard Smith. When it opened on Broadway on November 22, 1927, as the first show performed in the newly built Alvin Theatre, it starred Fred Astaire and his sister Adele Astaire. It was in this show that Astaire first danced ...
- Ira Gershwin
- Alvin Theatre (1927), 244 performances
Aug 15, 2019 · The week the show opened in London, Fred & Adele Astaire and George Gershwin went into the studios of Columbia Records in London to record versions of four of the songs from Lady, Be Good! On April 20, they recorded “The Half Of It Dearie, Blues,” which was sung in the show by Fred Astaire as Dick Trevor and Kathlene Martyn as Dick’s love ...
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Aug 26, 2023 · The renowned entertainer Fred Astaire lent his enchanting voice to the song “Funny Face.” Astaire’s smooth vocals brought Gershwin’s composition to life, making it an instant hit. 3. What inspired George Gershwin to write “Funny Face”? Gershwin drew inspiration from the melodious rhythms of jazz and the carefree spirit of musical ...
Released by RKO on May 7, 1937. Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Screenplay by Allan Scott and Ernest Pagano. Directed by Mark Sandrich. Produced by Pandro S. Berman. Cast included Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore, Jerome Cowan, and Harriet Hoctor. After spending several years at work on PORGY ...
Sep 13, 1998 · GEORGE GERSHWIN; Astaire's Rendering. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. To the Editor: The fine Gershwin discography omits something essential: Fred ...
