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Crazy For You   
The new Gershwin musical comedy

 
Shubert Theatre , (2/19/1992 - 1/07/1996)
First Preview:Jan 31, 1992 Total Previews:10
Opening Date:Feb 19, 1992   
Closing Date:Jan 07, 1996 Total Performances:1622

Category: Musical, Comedy, Original, Broadway
Setting: New York City and Nevada in the 1930s.


Production Staff
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams; Associate Producer: Richard Godwin and Valerie Gordon
Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin; Book by Ken Ludwig; Conceived by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent; Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Incidental music arranged by Peter Howard; Music orchestrated by William D. Brohn; Musical Director: Paul Gemignani; Additional lyrics by Gus Kahn and Desmond Carter; Additional orchestrations by Sid Ramin
Directed by Mike Ockrent; Choreographed by Susan Stroman; Associate Director: Steven Zweigbaum; Assistant Choreographer: Chris Peterson
Scenic Design by Robin Wagner; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting Design by Paul Gallo; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by Angela Gari; Make-Up Consultant: Randy Mercer; Additional Hair Styles and Principal Wigs by Paul Huntley; Assistant Scenic Design: Dave Peterson, Atkin Pace and Maureen Going; Associate Costume Design: Scott Traugott; Assistant Costume Design: Nancy Palmatier; Associate Lighting Design: Michael Lincoln; Assistant Lighting Design: Robert Jared and Vivien Leone; Assistant to Mr. Gallo: David Weiner; Assistant Sound Design: Scott Sanders
General Manager: Gatchell & Neufeld, Ltd.; Company Manager: Abbie M. Strassler
Production Manager: Peter Fulbright; Stage Manager: John Bonanni and Mindy Farbrother; Production Stage Manager: Steven Zweigbaum
Musical consultant: Tommy Krasker; Assistant Conductor: Pam Drews Phillips; Orchestra Contractor: Ronald Sell; Concert Master: Suzanne Ornstein; Violin: Suzanne Ornstein, Martin Agee, Ann Leathers, Aloysia Friedmann, Laura Corcos and John Connelly; Cello: Scott Ballantyne and Deborah Assael; Bass: Charles Bageron; Woodwinds: Les Scott, John J. Moses, Andrew Drelles, Charles Millard and John Campo; Horns: Ronald Sell and Michael Ishii; Trumpets: Wilmer Wise and David Brown; Trombones: Bruce Eidem and Dean Plank; Keyboards: Pam Drews Phillips; Drums: Paul Pizutti; Percussion: Thad Wheeler; Guitar/Banjo: Andrew Schwartz
Casting: Hughes / Moss Casting; Fight direction by B. H. Barry; General Press Representative: Bill Evans & Associates; Fight Captain: Ray Roderick; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc.; Illustration by Kim Whitesides; Production Associate: Diana L. Fairbanks; Photographer: Joan Marcus; Press Representative: Susan L. Schulman
Cast
Jodi Benson Polly Baker
Harry Groener Bobby Child
Bruce Adler Bela Zangler
John Hillner Lank Hawkins
Michele Pawk Irene Roth
Fred Anderson Pete
Ensemble
Jeffrey Lee Broadhurst Wyatt
Ensemble
Gerry Burkhardt Perkins
Custus
Ensemble
Ronn Carroll Everett Baker
Jane Connell Mother
Pamela Everett Elaine
Ensemble
Joel Goodness Harry
Ensemble
Tripp Hanson Mingo
The Manhattan Rythm Kings
Ensemble
Ida Henry Susie
Ensemble
Michael Kubala Jimmy
Ensemble
Beth Leavel Tess
Paula Leggett Mitzi
Ensemble
Stacey Logan Patsy
Ensemble
Penny Ayn Maas Betsy
Ensemble
Jean Marie Louise
Ensemble
Salomé Mazard Margie
Ensemble
Brian M. Nalepka Moose
The Manhattan Rythm Kings
Ensemble
Casey Nicholaw Junior
Ensemble
Judine Hawkins Richárd Sheila
Ensemble
Ray Roderick Billy
Ensemble
Louise Ruck Vera
Ensemble
Hal Shane Sam
The Manhattan Rythm Kings
Ensemble
Stephen Temperley Eugene
Amelia White Patricia
Swings: Ken Lundie (Swing), Chris Peterson (Swing) and Maryellen Scilla (Swing)
Understudies: Gerry Burkhardt (Everett Baker), Michael Kubala (Bela Zangler, Bobby Child, Lank Hawkins), Beth Leavel (Polly Baker), Paula Leggett (Tess), Penny Ayn Maas (Patsy), Jessica Molaskey (Irene Roth, Patricia), Casey Nicholaw (Eugene) and Amelia White (Mother)
1992 Tony Award® Best Musical
winnerProduced by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams [winner]
1992 Tony Award® Best Book of a Musical
 Book by Ken Ludwig [nominee]
1992 Tony Award® Best Actor in a Musical
 Harry Groener [nominee]
1992 Tony Award® Best Actress in a Musical
 Jodi Benson [nominee]
1992 Tony Award® Best Featured Actor in a Musical
 Bruce Adler [nominee]
1992 Tony Award® Best Costume Design
winnerWilliam Ivey Long [winner]
1992 Tony Award® Best Lighting Design
 Paul Gallo [nominee]
1992 Tony Award® Best Choreography
winnerSusan Stroman [winner]
1992 Tony Award® Best Direction of a Musical
 Mike Ockrent [nominee]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Musical
winnerProduced by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams [winner]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
 Bruce Adler [nominee]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
 Michele Pawk [nominee]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Choreography
winnerSusan Stroman [winner]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Musical
 Directed by Mike Ockrent [nominee]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Orchestration/Musical Adaptation
 Music orchestrated by William D. Brohn [nominee]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Costumes
 Costume Design by William Ivey Long [nominee]
1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Set Design
 Scenic Design by Robin Wagner [nominee]
music by George Gershwin; lyrics by Ira Gershwin
(Unless otherwise noted)
 
 
Crazy for You - Various Artists

ACT 1Sung By
K-ra -azy for You (from TREASURE GIRL) Bobby Child
I Can't Be Bothered Now (from A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS) Bobby Child and Girls
Bidin' My Time (from GIRL CRAZY) The Manhattan Rhythm Kings
Things Are Looking Up (from A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS) Bobby Child
Could You Use Me (from GIRL CRAZY) Polly Baker and Bobby Child
Shall We Dance? (from SHALL WE DANCE) Polly Baker and Bobby Child
Someone to Watch Over Me (from OH, KAY) Polly Baker
Slap That Bass (from SHALL WE DANCE) Bobby Child, Moose (The Manhattan Rythm Kings), Tess and Patsy
Embraceable You (from GIRL CRAZY) Polly Baker and Bobby Child
Tonight's the Night
(lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Gus Kahn)
Company
I Got Rhythm (from GIRL CRAZY) Company, Polly Baker and Bobby Child
ACT 2Sung By
The Real American Folk Song Is a Rag (from LADIES FIRST) The Manhattan Rhythm Kings
What Causes That? (from TREASURE GIRL) Bobby Child and Bela Zangler
Naughty Baby
(music by Desmond Carter)
Irene Roth and Lank Hawkins
Stiff Upper Lip (from A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS) Bobby Child, Polly Baker, Eugene, Patricia and Company
They Can't Take That Away from Me (from SHALL WE DANCE) Bobby Child
But Not For Me (from GIRL CRAZY) Polly Baker
Nice Work If You Can Get It (from A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS) Bobby Child and Girls
Finale Company