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Opened: October 14, 1930

Girl Crazy - 1930 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Since its Broadway opening in 1930, GIRL CRAZY has dazzled audiences with gorgeous and toe-tapping songs like “Bidin’ My Time,” “Embraceable You,” “Treat Me Rough,” “But Not For Me,” and “I Got Rhythm.” The show made Ginger Rogers a star and was Ethel Merman’s stage debut. George Gershwin conducted the opening night orchestra, which included Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, and Jimmy Dorsey. ‘Nuff said? Go crazy with us!

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Zachary Quinto in Talks to Star in Speilberg-Helmed Gershwin Biopic
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 1, 2010


Television and film star Zach Quinto is expected to star in the upcoming George Gershwin biopic, produced by DreamWorks and Steven Speilberg, according to published reports. Quinto, star of television's 'Heroes' and the recent JJ Abrams Star Trek remake, will play the famed composer who, during his short life, wrote many vocal and theatrical works, including more than a dozen Broadway shows.

Photo Coverage: ENCORES! 'Girl Crazy' Closing After Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 23, 2009


Girl Crazy, is the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, starring Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch which ran November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

Photo Coverage: ENCORES! 'Girl Crazy' Curtain Call at NY City Center
by Walter McBride - Nov 23, 2009


Girl Crazy, is the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, starring Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch which ran November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

Photo Flash: 'They Got Rhythm', The Cast of Encores! GIRL CRAZY at City Center!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


Girl Crazy, is the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, starring Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch running November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

BWW INTERVIEWS: 'CRAZY' for Jerry Zaks
by Jena Tesse Fox - Nov 18, 2009


The Tony-winning director is helming this weekend's production of Girl Crazy at City Center.

TV: Encores! GIRL CRAZY Video Preview
by Robert Diamond - Nov 16, 2009


Girl Crazy, the Gershwin's fanciful depression-era musical of 1930, is the tale of a sophisticated New Yorker (Chris Diamantopoulos) marooned in a dusty Western cow town with no one who understands him but the Yiddish-speaking cabbie (Wayne Knight) who brought him there and no one to love but the only woman (Becki Newton) within 50 miles. The show gave birth to one of the all-time flashiest Broadway scores, featuring 'I Got Rhythm,' 'Embraceable You,' 'But Not for Me' and 'Bidin' My Time,' among others. Girl Crazy opened at the Alvin Theatre on October 14, 1930 and ran for 272 performances.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Photo Flash: The Cast of Encores! GIRL CRAZY
by Eddie Varley - Nov 11, 2009


Girl Crazy, the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, will star Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch and will run November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to Encores! GIRL CRAZY!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 6, 2009


BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special price to the much anticipated Encores! production of GIRL CRAZY, starring Anna Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch at New York City Center!

Dreamworks to Memorialize Gershwin in Feinstein-Produced Biopic
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 29, 2009


Variety reports that DreamWorks will be memorializing composer George Gershwin in a new biopic to be penned by Memoirs of a Geisha writer and Creditor's director Doug Wright, and produced by Marc Platt ('Wanted') and famed singer and pianist Michael Feinstein.

Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight & Marc Kudisch to Star in Encores! GIRL CRAZY
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2009


Girl Crazy, the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, will star Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch and will run November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

Metropolitan Room Announces November Lineup
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 20, 2009


The Metropolitan Room, deemed the best cabaret room in New York by New York Magazine, has announced its upcoming November calendar.

Broadway By The Bay Presents 45th Season
by Romi Oliverio - Sep 22, 2009


BROADWAY BY THE BAY is proud to present its 45th season featuring three full scale productions as well as the West Coast premiere of the Broadway by the Year® series. 2010 season subscriptions (4 shows) range in price from $100 - $164 and are available now by calling (650) 579-5565. Single tickets go on sale March 2010.

New York City Center Announces Their 2009-10 Season Beginning 9/22 With FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2009


New York City Center's 2009-10 season begins on September 22 with the sixth annual Fall for Dance Festival, featuring 20 companies in 10 nights of dance for only $10 per ticket. The season also includes the third season of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's dance company Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and premieres by resident companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

The MET Room Announces Their October Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2009


OCTOBER AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM- Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

NY City Center Announces ENCORES! Directors - Zaks, Bruni & Nicholaw
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced directors for the three 2009-10 season musicals...

TANGUERA - THE TANGO MUSICAL, MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON COMPANY, And ENCORES! GIRL CRAZY Among New York City Center's 2009/10 Season
by Reynard Loki - Jul 27, 2009


New York City Center?s 2009-10 season begins on September 22 with the sixth annual Fall for Dance Festival, featuring 20 companies in 10 nights of dance for only $10 per ticket. The season also includes the third season of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon?s dance company Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and premieres by resident companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The New York Flamenco Festival will celebrate its 10 anniversary year with mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Andalusia, Spain, and visiting companies will include the U.S. debut of Corella Ballet Castilla Y León, choreographer Angel Corella?s acclaimed company, based in Spain; Tanguera ?The Tango Musical; and Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker.

42nd STREET Comes To The Fox Theatre 7/28-8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


?We are thrilled to bring back the tap dancing musical extravaganza 42nd Street,? exclaims Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. ?And starring as the perennial leading lady ?Dorothy Brock,? is the sublime Loretta Swit, an amazing actress whose career spans stage, screen and television roles from Mame to ?Hot Lips Houlihan? in M*A*S*H*. Our brand new production is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Join us for an unforgettable experience and see one of the all-time great musicals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from July 28 through August 2. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com.?

New York City Center Announces Their 2009-10 Season Beginning 9/22 With FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 24, 2009


New York City Center's 2009-10 season begins on September 22 with the sixth annual Fall for Dance Festival, featuring 20 companies in 10 nights of dance for only $10 per ticket. The season also includes the third season of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's dance company Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and premieres by resident companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Review: 'Crazy For You' at Theatre By The Sea, through July 11th
by Randy Rice - Jul 11, 2009


While a bit clunky for what was billed as a 'new' musical in 1992, 'Crazy For You' retains its Gershwin charm.

Photo Flash: CRAZY FOR YOU At John W. Engeman Theater Part 2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 2, 2009


The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, Crazy For You. You'll be swept up in this artfully constructed tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West! The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are the inspiration of this Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to the stage the nostalgic showmanship of 1930's Broadway. With a book written by Ken Ludwig, Crazy For You is perfect blend of classic American music, unforgettable dancing and riotous laughter, featuring such Gershwin hits as I Got Rhythm, Someone To Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, and They Can't Take That Away From Me.

Review: 'Crazy For You' at Theatre By The Sea, through July 11th
by Randy Rice - Jun 30, 2009


While a bit clunky for what was billed as a 'new' musical in 1992, 'Crazy For You' retains its Gershwin charm.

Photo Flash: CRAZY FOR YOU Hits The John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport, Tickets On Sale Now
by Reynard Loki - Jun 26, 2009


The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, Crazy For You. You'll be swept up in this artfully constructed tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West! The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are the inspiration of this Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to the stage the nostalgic showmanship of 1930's Broadway. With a book written by Ken Ludwig, Crazy For You is perfect blend of classic American music, unforgettable dancing and riotous laughter, featuring such Gershwin hits as I Got Rhythm, Someone To Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, and They Can't Take That Away From Me. Crazy For You will play the following performance schedule: Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Northport's CRAZY FOR YOU Announces Discounted Tickets For July 4th Weekend
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 26, 2009


Tired of the same old BBQ? Take the family to a show! Tickets to the John W. Engeman Theater's CRAZY FOR YOU just $17.76 for kids 16 and under this 4th of July weekend only! Call (631) 261-2900 for more information. Performances July 2-5 only.

42nd STREET Comes To The Fox Theatre 7/28-8/2
by Reynard Loki - Jun 23, 2009


?We are thrilled to bring back the tap dancing musical extravaganza 42nd Street,? exclaims Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. ?And starring as the perennial leading lady ?Dorothy Brock,? is the sublime Loretta Swit, an amazing actress whose career spans stage, screen and television roles from Mame to ?Hot Lips Houlihan? in M*A*S*H*. Our brand new production is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Join us for an unforgettable experience and see one of the all-time great musicals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from July 28 through August 2. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com.?

Other Productions of Girl Crazy

1930   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1971   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
1979   Washington, DC (Regional) Regional Concert
Washington, DC (Regional)
1986   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1987   Regional Concert
2001   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway

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