Crazy For You
A five star, all-singing all-dancing spectacular to the sublime songs or George & Ira Gershwin.
Why see Crazy For You?
George and Ira Gershwin’s hit musical comedy is packed full of classic songs including “I Got Rhythm”, “Someone To Watch Over Me”, “Embraceable You” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It”. The original 1992 production won both the Tony and Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
The creative team from the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly! reunite as Timothy Sheader directs, with choreography by Stephen Mear and designs by Peter McKintosh.
Gareth Valentine returns as the musical director after joining the Open Air Theatre last season for Sondheim's Into the Woods.
Key Information
Audience
Crazy For You is suitable for audiences aged 8 and upwards.
Run Time
Two hours and 45 minutes including one interval
Dates
Finished 17 Mar 2012
Cast
Sean Palmer as Bobby Child
Clare Foster as Polly Baker
David Burt as Bela Zangler
Kim Metcalf as Irene Roth
Michael Mckell as Lank Hawkins
Harriet Thorpe as Lottie Child
Sidney Livingstone as Everett Baker
Clare Foster as Polly Baker
David Burt as Bela Zangler
Kim Metcalf as Irene Roth
Michael Mckell as Lank Hawkins
Harriet Thorpe as Lottie Child
Sidney Livingstone as Everett Baker
Creative
Director - Timothy Sheader
Choreographer - Stephen Mear
Set and Costume Designer - Peter McKintosh
Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements and Musical Director - Gareth Valentine
Orchestrator - Chris Egan
Music by George and Ira Gershwin
Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Choreographer - Stephen Mear
Set and Costume Designer - Peter McKintosh
Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements and Musical Director - Gareth Valentine
Orchestrator - Chris Egan
Music by George and Ira Gershwin
Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Reviews
Customer reviews
15 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)
Heidi
PHENOMENAL choreography and timing
Having been in the arts industry for over 15 years, I have seen many a show in the west end, aswell as training professionally. This show set the bar high, the choreography and timing of use of the props was impeccable. Pushing the boundaries of performing challenging dance numbers whilst harmonising just proves how talented this cast is. The show isn’t shouted about enough, in awe of the main duo Bobby and Polly. Absolutely sensational. I’ve been talking about the show non stop since seeing it on Friday! Big welldone to all involved! ... Read more
Wendy
Poor view for a dance show
The songs and acting were good but if you want to see the dance routines don't sit in the first 4 rows as you won't be able to see their feet. The stage is too high at the gillian Lynne theatre ... Read more
Richard Rowland
Best We Have Seen!
Having travelled from Australia, and hitting London for our final week of our holiday just to see shows, this was hands down the best show that we saw all week. I cannot believe the talent, the energy and the utter joy that this show and brilliant cast gave us. Visually stunning and worth every penny. We want it to tour Australia so that we can see it again, and again, and again. Thank you. ... Read more
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