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Crazy for You

by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin and Ken Ludwig

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A new George Gershwin musical comedy based on the 1930 musical, Girl Crazy.

Story:

When Bobby Child's mother forces him to foreclose on a theater (an action that would lose him the heart of Polly), he decides to put on a play to pay the mortgage. Though the mounting is unsuccessful, it may lays the foundation for career success and true love.

: Composer
George Gershwin

: Lyricist
Ira Gershwin

: Librettist
Ken Ludwig

Premiere

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Shubert Theatre

Opening Night: Feb 19, 1992

Total Performances: 1,622

Original Cast: Jodi Benson, Harry Groener, Bruce Adler, John Hillner, Michele Pawk, Fred Anderson, Jeffrey Lee Broadhurst, Gerry Burkhardt, Ronn Carroll, Jane Connell, Pamela Everett, Joel Goodness, Tripp Hanson, Ida Henry, Michael Kubala, Beth Leavel, Paula Leggett, Stacey Logan, Penny Ayn Maas, Jean Marie, Salomé Mazard, Brian M. Nalepka, Casey Nicholaw, Judine Hawkins, Ray Roderick, Louise Ruck, Hal Shane, Stephen Temperley, Amelia White

Director: Mike Ockrent

Choreographer: Susan Stroman

Producer: Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams

Musical Director: Paul Gemignani

Orchestrations: William D. Brohn

Scenic Design: Robin Wagner

Costume Design: William Ivey Long

Lighting Design: Paul Gallo

Sound Design: Otts Munderloh

Musical Numbers

K-ra-zy for You

I Can't Be Bothered Now

Bidin' My Time

Things Are Looking Up

Could You Use Me

Shall We Dance?

Entrance to Nevada

Someone to Watch Over Me

Slap That Bass

Embraceable You

Tonight's the Night

I Got Rhythm

The Real American Folk Song Is a Rag

What Causes That?

Naughty Baby

Stiff Upper Lip

They Can't Take That Away from Me

But Not For Me

New York Interlude

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Bidin' My Time

Things Are Looking Up

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CDs

: Original Broadway Cast Album

: Original London Cast Album

Sheetmusic

: Vocal Selections

Other

1992 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Costume Design
Best Choreography
Best Book of a Musical
Best Actor in a Musical - Harry Groener
Best Actress in a Musical - Jodi Benson
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Bruce Adler
Best Lighting Design
Best Direction of a Musical

1992 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Bruce Adler
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Michele Pawk
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Orchestration/Musical Adaptation
Outstanding Costumes
Outstanding Set Design