Crazy for You 1992 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 6+
Opened: February 19, 1992
Closing: January 07, 1996

Crazy for You - 1992 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

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.

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WBT's THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER Ends Run on 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER A Holiday Musical Adventure by Bob Fitzsimmons December 2 - 27, 2009, Direction and Choreography by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Angela Howell

FINIAN'S RAINBOW Director/Choreographer Warren Carlyle Set for Broadway-Bound PURE COUNTRY
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 16, 2009


Producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today that Warren Carlyle, the director/choreographer of the current acclaimed Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow, has joined the creative team of the Broadway-bound musical PURE COUNTRY. Carlyle will handle Musical Staging and Choreography. Based on the hit movie of the same name, PURE COUNTRY is on track to have its Broadway premiere as part of the 2010/2011 Season.

WBT Presents THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER 12/2-27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2009


WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER A Holiday Musical Adventure by Bob Fitzsimmons December 2 - 27, 2009, Direction and Choreography by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Angela Howell

'I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50's Naughty Housewife Jazz' Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

"I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50’s Naughty Housewife Jazz" Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

WBT Presents THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER 12/2-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2009


WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER A Holiday Musical Adventure by Bob Fitzsimmons December 2 - 27, 2009, Direction and Choreography by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Angela Howell

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.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

'I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50's Naughty Housewife Jazz' Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

"I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50’s Naughty Housewife Jazz" Opens At The Skokie Theatre 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the 'itch' in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Tommy Tune's STEPS IN TIME To Be Featured at Broadway Benefit Gala
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune?s brand new road show, STEPS IN TIME, for their one-night-only Broadway Benefit Gala that will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College tonight, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Tommy Tune To Perform Autobiographical Show STEP IN TIME As Friends In Deed Benefit 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Old Globe Theatre Annouces Full Cast & Creative Team For SAMMY, Runs 9/19-11/8, Opens 10/2
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Tommy Tune To Perform Autobiographical Show STEP IN TIME As Friends In Deed Benefit 9/21
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Country Music Star Lorrie Morgan Joins Cast Of Broadway's PURE COUNTRY, Opens Early 2010
by Charlie Piane - Aug 4, 2009


Multi-platinum Country music star Lorrie Morgan has been cast in the Broadway-bound production of the hit movie PURE COUNTRY, producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today. Morgan joins fellow Country music star Joe Nichols to headline the new musical that is expected to open on Broadway in early 2010. As previously announced, Nichols takes on the role of ?Rusty' [?Dusty' in the movie], which was made famous in the film by George Strait. Morgan now joins him to play the role of ?Lula,' Rusty's ruthless manager, which was created on film by Lesley Anne Warren.

Signature Theatre Launches 21/24 Signature Lab For The Next Generation Of Composers, Public Performances On 7/23 And 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2009


This summer the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, one of the nation?s leading forces in musical theater, launches 21/24 Signature Lab, a new initiative for the creation of musical theatre works by emerging young composers which gives audiences a first look at new musicals.

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.

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.

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 - 1992 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Susan Stroman
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Mike Ockrent
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Walter Bobbie
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Michele Pawk
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Crazy for You
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration William D. Brohn
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Robin Wagner
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Harry Groener
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design William Ivey Long
1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design Robin Wagner (Set),
1992 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Ken Ludwig
1992 Tony Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1992 Tony Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1992 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Mike Ockrent
1992 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Elizabeth Williams
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Horchow
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Bruce Adler
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Harry Groener

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