Crazy for You 1992 - Articles Page 3.4

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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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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