How did Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire become known on Broadway?

Fred Astaire and his sister, Adele, began their journey to Broadway fame by first establishing themselves as a popular vaudeville act, a partnership they formed in 1906 when Fred was just seven years old.1

Their transition to the professional stage was marked by their Broadway debut in the production Over the Top (1917–18). Following this initial success, the siblings achieved international acclaim through a series of hit stage shows, including For Goodness Sake (1922), Funny Face (1927–28), and The Band Wagon (1931–32). Their elegant dancing style became a celebrated fixture on the "Great White Way," solidifying their reputation as prominent performers before Adele retired from the stage in 1932.213