Crazy for You 1992 - Articles Page 15

Ages: 6+
Opened: February 19, 1992
Closing: January 07, 1996

Crazy for You - 1992 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

CRAZY FOR YOU™ is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can't Be Bothered Now, Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can't Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me. It's a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

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First Stars Announced for INTO THE WOODS in Central Park; Additional Casting for AS YOU LIKE IT Revealed
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 28, 2012


The Public Theater has announced additional casting today for the 50th Anniversary season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. David Furr (Orlando) and Stephen Spinella (Jaques) join the previously announced MacIntyre Dixon (Adam), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Celia), Omar Metwally (Oliver), and Lily Rabe (Rosalind) in Shakespeare's comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Daniel Sullivan.

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/19- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2012


Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

Photo Flash: First Look at Old Globe's SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2012


The Old Globe today announced principal casting for the Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival. Craig Noel Award winner Jay Whittaker returns to the Festival for his third consecutive season to appear in the title role of William Shakespeare's Richard III. He will also appear as Oliver in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Also returning to the Festival are Craig Noel Award winner Robert Foxworth and Adrian Sparks, who will take to the courtroom floor as titanic lawyers Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady, respectively, in the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee classic Inherit the Wind. Foxworth, an Old Globe Associate Artist, will also play Lord Hastings in Richard III, and Sparks will play Lord Mayor of London in Richard III and Corin in As You Like It. Festival veteran Dana Green will star as Rosalind, and Dan Amboyer, new to the Festival stage, will play Orlando, the object of her affections, in As You Like It. Green will also play Queen Elizabeth in Richard III. Amboyer will also be featured as Bertram Cates in Inherit the Wind and the Earl of Richmond in Richard III. Festival newcomer Jacques C. Smith will play Jacques in As You Like It, the Duke of Buckingham in Richard III and Mr. Meeker in Inherit the Wind. Adrian Noble returns for his third outing as Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Festival and will helm As You Like It and Inherit the Wind. Renowned British director Lindsay Posner makes his debut at the Globe with his production of Richard III. Noble recently directed the World Premiere stage version of The King's Speech, which is currently touring England, and Posner's hit revival of Noises Off is currently playing at London's Old Vic and will transfer to the West End in March. The 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, runs June 3 - Sept. 30, 2012.

Official: INTO THE WOODS & AS YOU LIKE IT Set for Shakespeare in the Park; Lily Rabe Set for 'Rosalind'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld.com reported the news exclusively on January 9, 2012 and now the The Public Theater has officially announced the line-up for the 50th Anniversary Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Daniel Sullivan, who directed acclaimed productions of All's Well That Ends Well, The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night in the Park, will return to direct AS YOU LIKE IT in June with Lily Rabe as Rosalind. The second show of the 50th Anniversary summer season will be Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel. Based on the Olivier Award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre London production in 2010, The Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS will be an all new production with an American cast and designers and will be staged in one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the world-the Delacorte Theater. INTO THE WOODS will begin performances at the end of July.

CRAZY FOR YOU Closes March 17th, 2012 at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 24, 2012


Timothy Sheader's critically acclaimed production of George and Ira Gershwin's musical comedy Crazy for You transferred from Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to the Novello theatre on 8 October 2011. The six month season must come to an end on March 17th 2012.

BWW Interviews: Ins Choi talks KIM'S CONVENIENCE
by Kelly Cameron - Jan 17, 2012


Kim's Convenience was a hit at last year's Toronto Fringe Festival, and returns to a Toronto stage this week as part of Soulpepper's 2012 Season. Written by Ins Choi (who also stars in the production) the show is a loosely autobiographical tale about a family who's patriarch runs a Korean convenience store in Regent Park. BWW sat down to talk with Ins about what the journey has been like for him so far, his place as a role model in the Korean community and what he has in store for the future of Kim's Convenience.

Full Cast Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on Broadway; Tom Hewitt is Pontius Pilate
by Robert Diamond - Dec 22, 2011


The full Broadway cast has been announced for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Des McAnuff which will open March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

Stephanie J. Block Begins Performances in ANYTHING GOES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011


As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.

Stephanie J. Block Officially Takes Over for Sutton Foster in ANYTHING GOES Nov. 4 - Nov. 22
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 31, 2011


As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.

Sutton Foster Takes ANYTHING GOES Hiatus in Nov. for TV Pilot; Stephanie J. Block Steps in
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming a television pilot for 2-3 weeks in November. Specific performance dates will be announced shortly on www.anythinggoesonbroadway.com.

John Tarangelo Debuts at Feinstein's at Loews Regency
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2011


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post will continue its Fall 2011 season with the debut of celebrated singer JOHN TARANGELO.

NEWSIES Opens at the Paper Mill Playhouse 9/25
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 25, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse's production of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies, will officially open tonight. Revolutionary newsie Jack Kelly will be portrayed by Jeremy Jordan of Broadway's West Side Story and Rock of Ages. Tony® Award nominee John Dossett will play newspaper giant Joseph Pulitzer.

Paper Mill Playhouse's NEWSIES Begins Performances
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse just announced the cast for its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Revolutionary newsie Jack Kelly will be portrayed by Jeremy Jordan of Broadway's West Side Story and Rock of Ages. Tony® Award nominee John Dossett will play newspaper giant Joseph Pulitzer. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

Regent's Park's CRAZY FOR YOU to Move to West End's Novello Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2011


According to the Daily Mail, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Crazy For You, starring Clare Foster and Sean Palmer, will transfer to the West End's Novello Theatre- taking the place of Betty Blue Eyes.

B.B. King at the Boulder Theater Rescheduled for 8/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2011


97.3 KBCO & Westword present the rescheduled date for B.B. King at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, August 20th, 2011.

Jeremy Jordan, John Dossett Lead Paper Mill Playhouse's NEWSIES; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse just announced the cast for its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Revolutionary newsie Jack Kelly will be portrayed by Jeremy Jordan of Broadway's West Side Story and Rock of Ages. Tony® Award nominee John Dossett will play newspaper giant Joseph Pulitzer. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

Palmer, Foster, Medcalf, Thorpe, Burt and McKell to Star in CRAZY FOR YOU at Regent's Park
by Robert Diamond - Jun 17, 2011


Artistic director Timothy Sheader will direct George and Ira Gershwin's hit musical comedy, Crazy for You as the final show in the 2011 season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre from 28 July - 10 September. The creative team from the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly! reunite as Stephen Mear choreographs and Peter McKintosh designs. Gareth Valentine returns as the musical director after joining the Open Air Theatre last season for Sondheim's Into the Woods.

Nancye Hayes, Toni Lammond & Jill Perryman Announced as Recipients of the J C Williamson Award
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 7, 2011


Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that the recipients of the prestigious JC Williamson AwardTM, to be presented at the 2011 Helpmann Awards®, are Nancye Hayes OAM, Toni Lammond AM and Jill Perryman AM MBE.

CRAZY FOR YOU Plays Maltz Jupiter Theater, Closes 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011


The high energy musical comedy Crazy for You closes April 17.

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

CRAZY FOR YOU To Play Maltz Jupiter Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011


The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is heading into the final show of its 2010/11 season with the splashiest, flashiest musical its stage has seen!

CRAZY FOR YOU To Play Maltz Jupiter Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011


The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is heading into the final show of its 2010/11 season with the splashiest, flashiest musical its stage has seen!

CRAZY FOR YOU To Play Maltz Jupiter Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011


The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is heading into the final show of its 2010/11 season with the splashiest, flashiest musical its stage has seen!

B.B. King at the Boulder Theater Rescheduled for 8/20
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2011


97.3 KBCO & Westword present the rescheduled date for B.B. King at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, August 20th, 2011.

Other Productions of Crazy for You

1992   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1993   West End London Production
West End
1999   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2007   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2017   Off-Broadway Manhattan Concert Production
Off-Broadway
2017   Arlington, VA (Regional) Regional Revival Production
Arlington, VA (Regional)
2023   West End
West End

Crazy for You - 1992 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Susan Stroman
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Mike Ockrent
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Walter Bobbie
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Michele Pawk
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Crazy for You
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration William D. Brohn
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Robin Wagner
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Harry Groener
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design William Ivey Long
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design Robin Wagner (Set),
1992 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Ken Ludwig
1992 Tony Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1992 Tony Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1992 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Mike Ockrent
1992 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Elizabeth Williams
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Horchow
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Bruce Adler
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Harry Groener

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