Crazy for You Revival 2018 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 6+
Opened: February 7, 2018
Closing: March 18, 2018

Crazy for You - 2018 - Los Angeles History , Info & More

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135 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012

Featuring a score of showstoppers by George and Ira Gershwin including "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," "Slap That Bass" and "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Crazy for You" is an irresistibly funny valentine to the American musicals of the 1930s. The book by Ken Ludwig brings audiences into a world of cowboys and showgirls, where a Wall Street guy and a Main Street gal can fall madly in love, put on a show and dance their way to happiness.

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Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team for the new musical Gun & Powder. Learn more about the team here!

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2024
by - Feb 27, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Interview: Leslie Broecker on The Official 2024-2025 Broadway in Indianapolis Season Announcement
by The Marriage Matinee - Feb 27, 2024


We have had the privilege over the last few years to speak with Leslie Broecker, President of Broadway Across America Midwest, about her work to bring the best and the brightest of Broadway to the stages of Murat Theatre at Old National Centre downtown and Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University. We once again got the inside word on how this season came to be and what to know about this new lineup. 

Video: Gabbarein Collaborates With Damselfrau & Lars Tovik / Oslo Assembly On 'Jeg Hører Deg' Visual
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024


Norwegian/American ethereal folk duo Gabbarein are excited to share their new single 'Jeg Hører Deg,' and its accompanying music video directed by Lars Tovik of Norway's Oslo Assembly. “Jeg Hører Deg” follows the single “Ra Rising Sun.' The track title means “I Hear You” in English and is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 15, 2024


Manhattan Concert Productions is getting ready to present the 9th installment of its beloved Broadway Series with the critically acclaimed musical Children of Eden. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos below!

Review: Gender-Swapped COMPANY Falls Flat at the Ohio Theatre Despite Genius Sondheim Score
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 14, 2024


Nominated for a record-setting 14 Tony Awards and winning 6 in the original production in 1970, Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY was one of the first musicals to deal with contemporary dating, marriage, and divorce.  Originally played by a male lead, Director Marianne Elliott (with approval from Sondheim) decided to swap genders in the second West End revival in 2018, and Bobby then became Bobbie.

Dita Von Teese Unveils Additional Dates for Residency DITA LAS VEGAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2024


Dita Von Teese, has revealed additional dates through June 2024 for her premiere residency, DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue, in the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas

How Many Shows This Season Are By Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 10, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Are there a lot of new productions by Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists this season, or does it just seem that way?

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Kanan Gill Comes to the UK This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024


Soho Theatre has announced a UK run for top Indian comic Kanan Gill, coming to London, Birmingham, Salford and Glasgow this May with his new show: What Is This?

Annie Chen's Impassioned New Album GUARDIANS Inspired By Acadia National Park
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


Beijing-born, New York-based vocalist/composer Annie Chen offers an impassioned plea for environmental stewardship on her stunning new album Guardians, out February 23, 2024 via JZ Music.

Interview: Cassandra Marie Murphy's Sharpening Her Acting Chops in SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2024


A Noise Within puts their unique spin on Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opening February 17, 2024 (with previews starting February 11th). ANW’s co-producing artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott directs the cast of: Geoff Elliott, James Everts, Amber Liekhus, Joanna A. Jones, Jeremy Rabb, Cassandra Marie Murphy, Kasey Mahaffy, Josey Montana McCoy and Harrison White.  Cassandra, who plays the cutting role of Mrs. Lovett, graciously took time from juggling her rehearsals with her motherly duties to answer a few of my queries.

BWW Q&A: Monica Torres of TU Ternura Molotov at LatinUs Black Box Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jan 31, 2024


Monica is a native Puerto Rican pediatrician who graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1996 and finished her pediatric residency in 2000. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in genetic epidemiology at Case Western Reserve.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024


Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

SHAED Debuts 'Everybody Knows I'm High' Single
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2024


Layered harmonies and swooping vocals guide listeners on the sonic journey of SHAED's follow up to their 2021 album High Dive. “Everybody Knows I'm High” encapsulates the band's signature sound, blending Max and Spencer's instrumentalism with Chelsea's ethereal vocals. The accompanying music video is nothing short of psychedelic.

Blue Lab Beats Announces New Album 'Blue Eclipse'
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2024


Blue Eclipse heralds an exciting new era for Blue Lab Beats and the 12 songs reveal the depth and breadth of producer NK-OK, and multi-instrumentalist Mr DM's musical ambition. Featured guests include Mercury Prize nominated Kojey Radical alongside Daley on “Take Time,” IDK and Jay Prince on “Say Wow,” and Poppy Daniels on the title track.

The Kitchen to Present the World Premiere of Sacha Yanow's UNCLE! in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Sacha Yanow's 'Uncle!' at The Kitchen is a world premiere set to be presented in February and March.

MONSKI MOUSE'S BABY DISCO DANCE HALL and BABY CABARET Return to the Adelaide Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024


Join Monski Mouse at the Adelaide Fringe for a fun-filled family experience with Baby Disco Dance Hall and Baby Cabaret. These music-based comedy shows are perfect for early years audiences and their parents/carers. Don't miss out on this delightful festival entertainment!

Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at The Aronoff Center
by Taylor Clemons - Jan 19, 2024


In the past few years in film, television, and onstage, it’s been proven that nostalgia sells…and it sells well. So it only seems natural (or should I say supernatural) that a spooky season favorite film “Beetlejuice” would make its way to the stage in a big flashy Broadway musical.

Dynamic Pop Artist LO LA Explores The Fractures Of Heartbreak In New Single 'happy 4 U'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


LO LA's latest hit, 'happy 4 u,' explores the complexities of love and heartbreak in a relatable and authentic way. Dive into the emotional depths of this track as LO LA weaves a poignant narrative of moving on and conflicting desires.

The Wilma Theater and The League Of Live Stream Theater Partner To Present Four Worldwide Live Stream Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024


Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater (265  South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) will partner with The League of Live Stream  Theater (LOLST) to present four worldwide live-stream performances of My Mama and The Full-Scale Invasion by Ukrainian playwright Sasha Denisova.

LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024


At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.

Review: A Dazzling, Inventive Adaptation Of Sondheim's COMPANY Lights Up The Room And Our Hearts At Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 12, 2024


What did our critic think of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY at Straz Center For The Performing Arts?

World Premiere Of THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN By Christopher Demos-Brown Opens February 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The world premiere of 'The Cancellation of Lauren Fein' by Christopher Demos-Brown opens on February 2 at Palm Beach Dramaworks. This ripped-from-the-headlines play explores the consequences of cancel culture.

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

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