Crazy for You 1992 - Articles Page 18

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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FINIAN'S RAINBOW Director/Choreographer Warren Carlyle Set for Broadway-Bound PURE COUNTRY
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 16, 2009


Producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today that Warren Carlyle, the director/choreographer of the current acclaimed Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow, has joined the creative team of the Broadway-bound musical PURE COUNTRY. Carlyle will handle Musical Staging and Choreography. Based on the hit movie of the same name, PURE COUNTRY is on track to have its Broadway premiere as part of the 2010/2011 Season.

WBT Presents THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER 12/2-27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 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

'I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50's Naughty Housewife Jazz' Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

"I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50’s Naughty Housewife Jazz" Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

WBT Presents THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER 12/2-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 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

BWW INTERVIEWS: 'CRAZY' for Jerry Zaks
by Jena Tesse Fox - Nov 18, 2009


The Tony-winning director is helming this weekend's production of Girl Crazy at City Center.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

'I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50's Naughty Housewife Jazz' Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

"I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50’s Naughty Housewife Jazz" Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Tommy Tune's STEPS IN TIME To Be Featured at Broadway Benefit Gala
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune?s brand new road show, STEPS IN TIME, for their one-night-only Broadway Benefit Gala that will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College tonight, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Tommy Tune To Perform Autobiographical Show STEP IN TIME As Friends In Deed Benefit 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Old Globe Theatre Annouces Full Cast & Creative Team For SAMMY, Runs 9/19-11/8, Opens 10/2
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Tommy Tune To Perform Autobiographical Show STEP IN TIME As Friends In Deed Benefit 9/21
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Country Music Star Lorrie Morgan Joins Cast Of Broadway's PURE COUNTRY, Opens Early 2010
by Charlie Piane - Aug 4, 2009


Multi-platinum Country music star Lorrie Morgan has been cast in the Broadway-bound production of the hit movie PURE COUNTRY, producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today. Morgan joins fellow Country music star Joe Nichols to headline the new musical that is expected to open on Broadway in early 2010. As previously announced, Nichols takes on the role of ?Rusty' [?Dusty' in the movie], which was made famous in the film by George Strait. Morgan now joins him to play the role of ?Lula,' Rusty's ruthless manager, which was created on film by Lesley Anne Warren.

Signature Theatre Launches 21/24 Signature Lab For The Next Generation Of Composers, Public Performances On 7/23 And 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2009


This summer the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, one of the nation?s leading forces in musical theater, launches 21/24 Signature Lab, a new initiative for the creation of musical theatre works by emerging young composers which gives audiences a first look at new musicals.

Review: 'Crazy For You' at Theatre By The Sea, through July 11th
by Randy Rice - Jul 11, 2009


While a bit clunky for what was billed as a 'new' musical in 1992, 'Crazy For You' retains its Gershwin charm.

Review: 'Crazy For You' at Theatre By The Sea, through July 11th
by Randy Rice - Jun 30, 2009


While a bit clunky for what was billed as a 'new' musical in 1992, 'Crazy For You' retains its Gershwin charm.

Photo Flash: CRAZY FOR YOU, Starring Yazbeck And Goldyn, Plays At MSMT Through 7/11
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 29, 2009


Maine State Music Theatre continues its 2009 season with the award winning 'Crazy for You.' Winner of three Tony Awards (including Best Musical in 1992), two Drama Desk Awards and three Laurence Olivier Awards, the show dazzles audiences with spectacular dance numbers and catchy, toe-tapping songs.

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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