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Since its Broadway opening in 1930, GIRL CRAZY has dazzled audiences with gorgeous and toe-tapping songs like “Bidin’ My Time,” “Embraceable You,” “Treat Me Rough,” “But Not For Me,” and “I Got Rhythm.” The show made Ginger Rogers a star and was Ethel Merman’s stage debut. George Gershwin conducted the opening night orchestra, which included Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, and Jimmy Dorsey. ‘Nuff said? Go crazy with us!

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CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Theatre At The Center Stage In Indiana 5/7-6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.'

CRAZY FOR YOU Taps Its Way Into Northport This Summer 6/25-8/16, Tix Now On Sale
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 12, 2009


The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, CRAZY FOR YOU. You'll be swept up in this artfully constructed tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West! The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are the inspiration of this Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to the stage the nostalgic showmanship of 1930's Broadway.

Photo Flash: Opening Night Reception For CRAZY FOR YOU
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.'

CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To The Theatre At The Center 5/7 - 6/14
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as ?They Can?t Take That Away from Me,? ?Embraceable You,? and ?I Got Rhythm.? Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music. That is, until Ken Ludwig stepped in more than 50 years after George Gershwin died to rework the story behind the Gershwin?s Girl Crazy (1930). The result was the 1992 Tony Award winning?including Best Musical?Broadway smash hit musical Crazy for You, which will be on the Theatre at the Center stage, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, May 7 through June 14. Press opening will be May 14 at 8 p.m.

Tony Award Winning CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Indiana 5/7-6/14
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.' Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music.

CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Theatre At The Center Stage In Indiana 5/7-6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.'

CRAZY FOR YOU & More Set For John W. Engeman Theatre Season, Tix On Sale 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2009


The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce that SINGLE TICKETS will go ON SALE FRIDAY MAY 1, 2009 at 10AM!

CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To The Theatre At The Center 5/7 - 6/14
by Reynard Loki - Apr 21, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as ?They Can?t Take That Away from Me,? ?Embraceable You,? and ?I Got Rhythm.? Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music. That is, until Ken Ludwig stepped in more than 50 years after George Gershwin died to rework the story behind the Gershwin?s Girl Crazy (1930). The result was the 1992 Tony Award winning?including Best Musical?Broadway smash hit musical Crazy for You, which will be on the Theatre at the Center stage, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, May 7 through June 14. Press opening will be May 14 at 8 p.m.

GIRL CRAZY, FANNY and ANYONE CAN WHISTLE Set for Encores! 2009/10 Season
by Eddie Varley - Mar 30, 2009


Girl Crazy, with music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan, will open New York City Center's 2009-2010 Encores! season on November 19, 2009. The season will continue with Fanny, with music and lyrics by Harold Rome and book by S. N. Behrman and Joshua Logan, on February 4, 2010. Fanny will be the 50th Encores! production presented by City Center since 1994. The season will conclude with Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents' legendary 1964 musical, on April 8, 2010.

Tony Award Winning CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Indiana 5/7-6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009


Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.' Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music.

John W Engeman Theater Season Tix Sales Begin Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2009


The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce that NEW SEASON TICKETS will go ON SALE at 10AM TODAY! Only $310.00 for SIX Broadway-quality shows, SAVE 10% Off the Single Ticket Price! TO BECOME A SEASON TICKET HOLDER: Call 631-261-2900 OR Visit the Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport, NY

Burlesque Theatre Opens 3/13 At The Denver Civic Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2009


For the first time since the 1930's a theatre is being built specifically to house burlesque, headed up by Reyna Von Vett of last fall's acclaimed Leadville or Bust-- a playful romp through 1880's burlesque (Reyna played Tanya for 2 years in the Las Vegas company of Mamma Mia!) and Michelle Baldwin, a.k.a. Vivienne VaVoom, the Mother of Neo-Burlesque in Denver and creator of one of the first neo-burlesque troupes in the U.S., Burlesque As It Was. Converting the space recently known as the Black Box Cabaret in the Denver Civic Theatre ( 721 Santa Fe Dr. , Denver ), Von Vett and Baldwin aim to bring burlesque back while playing homage to the great tradition of burlesque that began in the late 1800's and all but disappeared in the 1960's.

BBBay Presents Their 2009 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2009


BROADAWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, is proud to present its dynamic 2009 season featuring three full scale productions as well as an intimate presentation of the music of Broadway legend Cy Coleman. Under the leadership of Artistic DirectorBrooke Knight and Executive DirectorJim Gardia, BBBay's 44th season kicks-off with a rousing revival of George and Ira Gershwin's tap dancing musical comedy CRAZY FOR YOU (April 2-19, 2009). Next, BBBay presents the captivating and exotic Rodgersand Hammerstein classic, THE KING AND I (July 16-August 2), followed by THE FULL MONTY (September 17 - October 4), the spunky and heartwarming Broadway hit based on the British film of the same name. The 44th season closes with BROADWAY UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: A TRIBUTE TO CY COLEMAN (November 5 - November 8), featuring Tony Award winnersDavid Zippel and Lillias White and Ovation Award winner Jason Graae.

42nd Street Moon to Present 'Girl Crazy' Starting 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2008


42nd Street Moon gears up for its second production of the season: George and Ira Gershwin's great musical romp of 1930, Girl Crazy, the slam-bang hit that boasts one of the greatest Broadway scores including the songs 'I Got Rhythm,' 'Embraceable You,' 'But Not for Me,' and 'Sam and Delilah.' The show previews on October 23 and 24, and opens on Saturday, October 25 and runs through November 16.

42nd Street Moon to Present 'Girl Crazy' Starting 10/23
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008


42nd Street Moon gears up for its second production of the season: George and Ira Gershwin's great musical romp of 1930, Girl Crazy, the slam-bang hit that boasts one of the greatest Broadway scores including the songs 'I Got Rhythm,' 'Embraceable You,' 'But Not for Me,' and 'Sam and Delilah.' The show previews on October 23 and 24, and opens on Saturday, October 25 and runs through November 16.

Town Hall Announces New Broadway by the Years and Other Events
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2006


The Broadway by the Year series will showcase musicals from 1930, 1956, 1968 and 1978 in 2006, and other events will also be featured at Town Hall

Broadway by the Year Concerts in 2006 Spotlight 1930, 1956, 1968 and 1978
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2005


In 2006, four new Broadway by the Year concerts will feature songs from the musicals of 1930, 1956, 1968 and 1978

Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway Released Sept. 25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2005


Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway, a new biography about the musical theatre legend, will be released in stores on September 25th

She Loves Me at Paper Mill Oct 27-Dec 5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2004


Catch George Dvorksky and Michele Ragusa in She Loves Me at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Paper Mill's Of Thee I Sing: A Landslide Victory
by Michael Dale - Sep 20, 2004


The classic musical political satire gets a fast and funny re-mounting

'Thank you and good night'
by Michael Dale - Jan 22, 2004


With those words and one last musical flourish, the final performance at Henry Miller's Theatre came to an end

Girl Crazy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Girl Crazy have there been?
Girl Crazy has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1930, East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 1971, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 1979, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1986, which opened in 1987 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2001.

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