Photo Flash: Drury Lane Theatre Presents Tap Spectacular CRAZY FOR YOU

Drury Lane Theatre brings romance and warmth to Chicago this winter with the song-and-dance extravaganza Crazy for You, featuring music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Ken Ludwig, directed and choreographed by the Jeff Award-nominated director/choreographer Matt Crowle. Drury Lane's production stars Broadway power couple, Clyde Alves and Robyn Hurder as love interests Bobby and Polly. Crazy for You runs November 3, 2016 - January 8, 2017 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The Press Opening is Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m.

Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the romantic Gershwin musical Crazy for You is a dance spectacular guaranteed to wow audiences this holiday season. Directed and choreographed with modern flare by the Jeff Award-winning Matt Crowle, audiences will enjoy watching Broadway stars Clyde Alves and Robyn Hurder, along with a stellar cast, perform memorable Gershwin numbers like "I Can't Be Bothered Now," "I Got Rhythm," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," and "Someone to Watch Over Me." This vivacious production filled with mistaken identity, plot twists, and fabulous dance numbers is perfect for the whole family.

"Matt Crowle is an exceptional dancer and choreographer whose knowledge of tap is unparalleled. His unique perspective and deep passion for the art form makes him the perfect person to lead our phenomenal cast," says Kyle DeSantis, President of Drury Lane Productions.

The cast of Crazy for You includes Clyde Alves (Bobby Child), Robyn Hurder (Polly Baker), Larry Adams (Bela Zangler), Mark David Kaplan (Eugene Fodor), Roger Mueller (Everett Baker), Holly Stauder (Patricia Fordor), Erica Stephan (Irene Roth), Rod Thomas (Lank Hawkins) and Janet Ulrich Brooks (Lottie Child). The ensemble includes Alex Aguilar, William Carlos Angulo, Julie Baird, Justin Brill, Joe Capstick, Courtney Cerny, Harter Clingman, Erica Evans, Rachel Hafell, Ashley Lanyon, Kristina Larson, Ryan Naimy, Hanah Rose Nardone, Anthony Norman, Doug Pawlik, Laura Savage, Aaron Umsted and Lucy Zukaitis.

The creative team for Crazy for You includes Jeff Kmiec (Scenic Design), Caitlin McLeod (Costume Design), Heather Gilbert (Lighting Design) and Ray Nardelli (Sound Design). Adrian Aguilar is the Associate Director/Fight Choreographer, Courtney Cerny is the Associate Choreographer and Larry Baker is the Production Stage Manager.

Photos by Brett Beiner

Clyde Alves, Robyn Hurder, and Ensemble

Robyn Hurder and Ensemble

Robyn Hurder and Clyde Alves

Robyn Hurder

Erica Stephan and Rod Thomas

Erica Stephan and Ensemble

Robyn Hurder & Clyde Alves

Ensemble of CRAZY FOR YOU

Robyn Hurder and Ensemble