Crazy for You 1992 - Articles Page 17

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.

Crazy for You - 1992 - Broadway Cast

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Brancati, Martin, & Pitre Set For LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE in Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by Mary Hanrahan - Jun 9, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

TRY TO REMEMBER: THE FANTASTICKS Makes TV Debut Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010


Try to Remember: The Fantasticks, a documentary film recounting the success of the world's longest-running musical, will make its television debut tonight at 9pm on the Ovation network.

Tom Jones To Play Final Performance In THE FANTASTICKS 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will play his final performances as Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, this Sunday, June 6 at 3pm and 7:15pm. Jones first played the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.

Tom Jones To Play Final Performance In THE FANTASTICKS 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2010


Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will play his final performances as Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, this Sunday, June 6 at 3pm and 7:15pm. Jones first played the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Co Closes CRAZY FOR YOU 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical,' Crazy For You, from May 7-30 at the SaG?Ji Theatre.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Holds Auditions For CRAZY FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


New Summer Show set to be CRAZY FOR YOU. Audition Date: May 22, 2010 For cast members ages 13-20, Performances: July 23 - August 1, 2010

El Dorado Announces Auditions for Summer Show CRAZY FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


El Dorado Musical Theatre has announced CRAZY FOR YOU as their summer production. Auditions will be held in May, with performances beginning in July.

Kudisch, Kuhn, et al Appear in Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature 5/18-6/13
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010


Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Writers' Theatre's OH COWARD! Runs Thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Co Presents CRAZY FOR YOU 5/7-30
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2010


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical,' Crazy For You, from May 7-30 at the SaG?Ji Theatre.

Tom Jones Joins the 50th Anniversary Cast of THE FANTASTICKS, Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will reprise the role of Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Jones originated the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Co Presents CRAZY FOR YOU 5/7-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical,' Crazy For You, from May 7-30 at the SaG?Ji Theatre.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

LINCOLN: UPON THE ALTAR OF FREEDOM to Play Lincoln Amphitheatre, 6/18-8/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


A married couple with Broadway credentials will take to the stage at Lincoln Amphitheatre this summer, playing President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.

Writers' Theatre Announces Fourth Extension of OH COWARD! Now Running Thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.

Signature Theatre Announces CHESS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More in '10-'11 Season
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 24, 2010


Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Closes at Alley Theatre, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Alley Theatre's world premiere of the new musical Wonderland will close on Sunday, February 14.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Holds Auditions For CRAZY FOR YOU
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2010


New Summer Show set to be CRAZY FOR YOU. Audition Date: May 22, 2010 For cast members ages 13-20, Performances: July 23 - August 1, 2010

El Dorado Announces Auditions for Summer Show CRAZY FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2010


El Dorado Musical Theatre has announced CRAZY FOR YOU as their summer production. Auditions will be held in May, with performances beginning in July.

The Rrazz Room Announces Concerts and Events for February
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


The Rrazz Room has announced its lineup of Concerts and Events for February.

Writers' Theatre Announces Second Extension of OH COWARD! Now Running Thru 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Moves to Alley Theatre; Opens 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2010


Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical Wonderland about Alice, a children's book writer in Manhattan who is suffering through a creative block, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. It takes a trip to a strange-yet-familiar Wonderland for her to regain her life's balance and again find the love and everyday magic that reside in us all - if we know how to look. With a book by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War), lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlett Pimpernel, The Civil War), and directed by Gregory Boyd, Wonderland begins previews Friday, January 15, opens officially Wednesday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, February 14.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Moves to Alley Theatre; Opens 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical Wonderland about Alice, a children's book writer in Manhattan who is suffering through a creative block, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. It takes a trip to a strange-yet-familiar Wonderland for her to regain her life's balance and again find the love and everyday magic that reside in us all - if we know how to look. With a book by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War), lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlett Pimpernel, The Civil War), and directed by Gregory Boyd, Wonderland begins previews Friday, January 15, opens officially Wednesday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, February 14.

WBT's THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER Ends Run on 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER A Holiday Musical Adventure by Bob Fitzsimmons December 2 - 27, 2009, Direction and Choreography by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Angela Howell

Crazy for You FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Crazy for You have there been?
Crazy for You has had 10 productions including Broadway which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1992, West End which opened in 1993, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1999, Beverly, MA (Regional) which opened in 2007, Off-Broadway which opened in 2017, Arlington, VA (Regional) which opened in 2017, Los Angeles which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2030.
What Tony Awards has Crazy for You been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Ken Ludwig, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman, Best Costume Design for William Ivey LongBest Direction of a Musical for Mike Ockrent and Best Lighting Design for Paul Gallo.
What Tony Awards has Crazy for You won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Ken Ludwig, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman, Best Costume Design for William Ivey Long, Best Direction of a Musical for Mike Ockrent , Best Lighting Design for Paul Gallo, .
What awards has Crazy for You been nominated for?
Crazy for You has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mike Ockrent, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Crazy for You, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for William D. Brohn, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Robin Wagner, Best Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Susan Stroman, Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Robin Wagner (Set), Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for William Ivey Long, and Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paul Gallo.
What awards has Crazy for You won?
Crazy for You has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography for Susan Stroman at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for William Ivey Long at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Director - Musical for Mike Ockrent at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Orchestration for William D. Brohn at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design for Robin Wagner at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design for Robin Wagner (Set) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design for William Ivey Long at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design for Paul Gallo at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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