Crazy for You 1993 - Articles Page 3.4

Ages: 6+
Opened: March 3, 1993
Closing: February 24, 1996

Crazy for You - 1993 - West End History , Info & More

Prince Edward Theatre
(Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road) Old Compton Street London

Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

CRAZY FOR YOU™ is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can't Be Bothered Now, Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can't Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me. It's a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

Crazy for You - 1993 - West End Cast

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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

Crazy for You - 1993 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1993 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical Kirby Ward
1993 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Ruthie Henshall
1993 Olivier Awards Best Director of a Musical Mike Ockrent
1993 Olivier Awards Best Set Designer Robin Wagner
1993 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Performance in a Musical Chris Langham
1993 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Susan Stroman
1993 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical George Gershwin
1993 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical Ira Gershwin

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