Photo Flash: Broadway Couple to Star in Reagle's CRAZY FOR YOU
Broadway veterans Kirby and Beverly Ward star in Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's Crazy for You, George and Ira Gershwin's musical comedy about a 1930's playboy who just wants to dance, through August 14, 2016 at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Ward reprises his spectacular Olivier Award-nominated role as "Bobby Child", the part he originated for the 1993 London premiere. This high energy production also stars Broadway veteran Beverly Ward (Epic Proportions, Billy Elliot ) as "Polly Baker." Crazy for You features flashy tap dance numbers and such memorable songs as "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Embraceable You" and "I Got Rhythm." Original choreography by Susan Stroman reproduced by Eileen Grace (Radio City Christmas Spectacular, 42nd Street).
Single adult tickets are $35-$63; discounts apply for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at www.reaglemusictheatre.com, by calling 781-891-5600, or at the theater box office.
Crazy For You -- with a book by famed comedic playwright Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and music by George Gershwin -- is the classic tale of a boy, a girl, and a theater in need of salvation. With a fast-paced and light-hearted script by Ludwig, and a collection of the most beloved tunes of George and Ira Gershwin, Crazy For You is a truly delightful homage to the beloved, optimistic musicals of the 1930s: a world of showgirls and cowboys, in which a city boy and a country girl reconcile their differences, fall in love, and save a theater, the old-fashioned way. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Book by Ken Ludwig. Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent. Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan. Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams. Original Broadway Choreography by Susan Stroman. CRAZY FOR YOU®, The new Gershwin® Musical is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WHITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, Inc. 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, 10022.
Single adult tickets are $35-$63; discounts apply for seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more. Student rush seats at 50% off are available one hour before curtain with a valid college ID. To purchase, visit www.reaglemusictheatre.com, call 781-891-5600, or visit the theater box office at 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA, 02452. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with extended hours from 9:00 am to curtain on performance days.
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production.
All Photos Courtesy Reagle Music Theatre/©Herb Philpott
Kirby Ward and Ensemble
Kirby Ward and Ensemble
Kirby Ward and Beverly Ward
Kirby Ward and Ensemble
Beverly Ward
Kirby Ward and Ensemble
Ensemble
Leon Axt and Anna Chensney
Kirby Ward and Beverly Ward
Kirby Ward and Beverly Ward
Beverly Ward and Ensemble
Beverly Ward and Ensemble
Kirby Ward and Ensemble
Kirby Ward and Matthew Zahnzinger
Kirby Ward and Beverly Ward with Ensemble
Kirby Ward and Beverly Ward with Ensemble
Kirby Ward
Kirby Ward and Ensemble
Kirby Ward and Beverly Ward
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