Open Air Theatre to Present CRAZY FOR YOU, 6/7-23
By: Tyler Peterson
In an explosive production that critics call a "tap dance 'til the stage shakes celebration," the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre will present Gershwin's Tony Award-winning "Crazy For You" for 3 weekends beginning Friday, June 7 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm.
A tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West, "Crazy For You" centers on Bobby Child, the rich son of a banking family who is sent to foreclose a mortgage on a theatre in Deadrock, Arkansas. Bobby arrives in Deadrock where he meets and falls in love with Polly, the daughter of the theatre's owner. He then sets out to save the theatre and win Polly's heart. Packed with non-stop Gershwin hits, "Crazy For You" explodes with spectacular production numbers, including "Slap That Bass," "I Can't Be Bothered Now" and "I Got Rhythm." Bobby and Polly's romance is animated by Gershwin's best ballads - "Someone To Watch Over Me," "But Not For Me" and "They Can't Take That Away From Me." In the lead role of Bobby Child is Louis Palena. Louis serves as the co-artistic director of the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre and has appeared in many of its productions. He previously played the role of Bobby Child in performances at the Bucks County Playhouse. Joining him on stage are a bevy of Open Air Theatre regulars including Jill Palena, JorDan Brennan, Michael Wyant and Maria Aromando among many others.The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of "Crazy For You" will be performed on Friday, June 7, Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at 7:30 pm. The musical comedy returns for two more weekends of performances on Friday, June 14, Saturday, June 15, Sunday, June 16, Friday, June 21, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at 7:30. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 12 and under). Tickets can always be purchased at the Open Air Theatre Box Office prior to the performance. 10-Ticket packages are also available for purchase at the Box Office as well. For complete information about the 2013 Summer Season of mainstage shows, children's theatre productions,directions and more, visit the website at www.dpacatoat.com. The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.
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