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Crazy for You

The new Gershwin musical comedy

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"Crazy for You" is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Ken Ludwig. The show premiered on Broadway in 1992 and was a huge success, winning several Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The plot of "Crazy for You" revolves around Bobby Child, a young banker who dreams of becoming a dancer. He is sent to the small town of Deadrock, Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theater, but instead falls in love with the theater owner's daughter, Polly Baker. To win her heart, Bobby disguises himself as a famous Broadway producer and stages a show in the theater, bringing the townspeople together and saving the theater from being closed down. The show features classic Gershwin songs such as "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," and "Nice Work If You Can Get It," as well as lively dance numbers and comedic moments. The original Broadway production was noted for its impressive tap-dancing sequences and its clever mix of old-fashioned musical comedy and modern sensibilities. Since its premiere, "Crazy for You" has been performed all over the world and has become a popular choice for community and school productions. The show is remembered as a classic example of American musical theatre, with its catchy tunes, charming characters, and feel-good storyline. It remains a beloved and entertaining musical that continues to delight audiences of all ages.}

Original Authors

... Book	Ken Ludwig
... Concept	Mike Ockrent Ken Ludwig
... Lyrics	Ira Gershwin
... Music	George Gershwin

Later Contributors

There are no known writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.

Genre: Musical Comedy

Production Highlights

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Original Broadway Production (1992)
New York, NY
London Production (1993)
London, England
National Tour (1993)
Toronto Production (1993)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Air Theatre Revival (2011)
London, England
West End Revival (2011)
London, England
London Revival (2023)
London, England

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Score

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Original Authors

... Book	Ken Ludwig
... Concept	Mike Ockrent Ken Ludwig
... Lyrics	Ira Gershwin
... Music	George Gershwin

Later Contributors

There are no known writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.

Genre: Musical Comedy

Source

Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

Synopsis

Bobby Child , the son of a prominent East Coast banker, would rather be a song-and-dance man. However, he is forced to enter the family business – and his first assignment is to foreclose on the Gaiety Theater in Deadrock, AZ. But when he arrives and falls in love with Polly Baker, daughter of the Gaiety's owner, Bobby dedicates himself to saving the theatre. And how does any self-respecting musical comedy hero accomplish this task? By staging a fabulous show, naturally, with Bobby himself in the lead.

Trivia & History

Girl Crazy (1930) was the inspiration for this show.

Other Titles

Girl Crazy (source material)

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