description Crazy for You Overview
Crazy for You is a Broadway musical that opened in 1992 with a book by Ken Ludwig and featuring songs by George and Ira Gershwin. The musical incorporates songs from various Gershwin productions from the 1930s, with a story centered on Bobby Child, a banker sent to foreclose on a theater in Nevada. The production won the Tony Award for Best Musical and helped revitalize interest in the Gershwin songbook. Its success led to subsequent productions in London's West End and national tours.
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Who wrote the book for the musical Crazy for You?
The Broadway musical features a book written by Ken Ludwig. The story centers on Bobby Child, a banker sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theater.
Whose music is featured in Crazy for You?
The musical features classic songs by George and Ira Gershwin, compiled from their 1930s productions. Hits like 'I Got Rhythm' and 'They Can't Take That Away from Me' are woven directly into the narrative.
When did Crazy for You premiere on Broadway?
The musical opened on Broadway in 1992. It was highly successful and won the Tony Award for Best Musical that same year.
What is the plot of Crazy for You?
The story follows a New York banker named Bobby Child who travels to a small Nevada town to foreclose on a theater, only to fall in love with the theater owner's daughter. To save the theater, he stages a spectacular show to keep it from being demolished.
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