The novel was adapted into a movie by Arian James and James Seymour. It premiered at The Strand Theatre in Manhattan on March 3 1933. The movie was directed by Lloyd Bacon with choreography by Busby Berkeley. Featuring songs with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin and starred Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers. It was distributed by Warner Bros.

David Merrick presented the musical adaptation on Broadway at The Winter Garden Theatre, New York which opened on August 25 1980. The stage musical was adapted by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer. It was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion. The orchestrations were by Philip J. Lang and starred Jerry Orbach as Julian Marsh, Tammy Grimes as Dorothy Brock, Wanda Richert as Peggy Sawyer and Lee Roy Reams as Billy Lawlor. Cathy Wydner and Karen Ziemba replaced Wanda Richert as Peggy Sawyer. Jamie Ross as Julian Marsh for the last 3 years of its Broadway run. Art Ostrin played Bert Barry in, and Craig Barna conducted, various productions of the musical’s tours across the United States. Gower Champion died on the day of its opening on Broadway.

The Broadway production transferred to London on August 8 1984. It played at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It starred James Laurenson as Julian Marsh, Georgia Brown as Dorothy Brock, Clare Leach as Peggy Sawyer, Michael Howe as Billy Lawlor. Frankie Vaughan and Shani Wallis took over as Julian and Dorothy. Catherine Zeta Jones, who was in the chorus in 1984, took over as Peggy.

The musical was revived on Broadway at the Foxwoods Theatre (also known as The Lyric Theatre, The Hilton Theatre and The Ford Center For Performing Arts) on May 2 2001. It was directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner. It starred Michael Cumpsty as Julian, Christine Ebersole as Dorothy, Kate Levering as Peggy and David Elder as Billy. Notable replacements include Meredith Patterson as Peggy, David Cassidy and Tom Wopat as Julian, Shirley Jones and Beth Leavel as Dorothy.

The London revival of the musical opened on April 4 2017. It was again directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner. It starred Sheena Easton as Dorothy, Tom Lister as Julian, Clare Halse as Peggy and Stuart Neal as Billy. Lulu and Bonnie Langford took over the role of Dorothy during its run.

Tracklist

1. Overture -- National Symphony Orchestra, Company
2. Young and Healthy -- Michael Gruber, Cathy Wydner, J. Mark McVey
3. Shadow Waltz (In Four) -- Jamie Ross, Marti Stevens, Art Ostrin, Kim Criswell

4. Shadow Waltz (In Three and Production) -- Marti Stevens, Girls

5. Shadow Waltz (Reprise) -- Marti Stevens

6. Scene: “Come on put it together...” -- Caroline O'Connor
7. Go Into Your Dance -- Kim Criswell, Caroline O'Connor, Cathy Wydner, Girls, Karen Ziemba (solo taps)

8. Scene: “What the Hell do you think you are doing?” -- Jamie Ross, J. Mark McVey, Cathy Wydner
9. You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me -- Marti Stevens
10. Scene: “Who is that person...” -- Marti Stevens, Michael Gruber
11. Getting Out of Town -- Kim Criswell, Art Ostrin, Jamie Ross, Douglas Webster, Doug LaBreque, Marti Stevens, Company
12. Dames -- Michael Gruber, Company

13. Scene: “Hey Mac, are you sure...” -- Marti Stevens, John Such, Art Ostrin, Newton Gilchrist, Kim Criswell, Jamie Ross, J. Mark McVey, Michael Gruber, Cathy Wydner
14. I Know Now -- Marti Stevens, Company, Michael Gruber

15. We're In the Money -- Caroline O'Connor, Jan Horvath, Laurie Gayle Stephenson, Girls

16. Finale Act One -- John Such, Art Ostrin, Jamie Ross, Marti Stevens, J. Mark McVey, Cathy Wydner
CD 2 / Act Two
1. Entr'acte -- National Symphony Orchestra,
Scene: “Any word...” -- Michael Gruber, J. Mark McVey, Jamie Ross, John Such
2. There's A Sunny Side to Ev'ry Situation -- Caroline O'Connor, Company

3. Scene: “Mr. Marsh wait a minute...” -- Caroline O'Connor, Jamie Ross, J. Mark McVey, Art Ostrin, Michael Gruber
4. Scene: “Sawyer you’re angry...” -- Jamie Ross, Cathy Wydner
5. Lullaby of Broadway -- Jamie Ross, Michael Gruber, Caroline O'Connor, Company

6. Lullaby of Broadway (Play-off) -- John Such, Jamie Ross

7. Scene: “Alright Peggy...” -- J. Mark McVey, Jamie Ross, Cathy Wydner
8. Scene: “Alright that’s it...” -- Jamie Ross, John Such, J. Mark McVey, Cathy Wydner, Kim Criswell, Art Ostrin
9. Scene: “Alright Everybody down in the lounge...” -- J. Mark McVey, Marti Stevens, Cathy Wydner, Douglas Webster
10. About a Quarter to Nine -- Marti Stevens, Cathy Wydner

11. Playoff and Sene: “Oh Peggy. Are you nervous Hon?” -- Caroline O'Connor, Jan Horvath, Laurie Gayle Stephenson, Jamie Ross, Kim Criswell
12. "Pretty Lady" Overture
Shuffle Off to Buffalo -- Caroline O'Connor, Art Ostrin, Girls, Kim Criswell
13. 42nd Street -- Cathy Wydner, Company
14. Finale Act Two -- Jamie Ross
15. Bows -- Company
16. Exit Music -- National Symphony Orchestra
Bonus Tracks
17. I Only Have Eyes for You -- Marti Stevens, Michael Gruber, Company

18. You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me -- Marti Stevens