Synopsis
Crazy for You is a romantic comedy musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as "The New Gershwin Musical Comedy", it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical Girl Crazy, but incorporates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy For You won the 1992 Tony Award (Broadway), 1993 Olivier Award (London), and 1994 Dora Award (Toronto) for Best Musical. Originally aired on the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 28, episode 2).
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Matthew DiamondDirector
Cast
- Jim WaltonBobby Child
- Stacey LoganPolly Baker
- Bruce AdlerBela Zangler
- Jeb BrownLank Hawkins
- Sandy EdgertonIrene Roth
- Larry LinvilleEverett Baker
- Jane ConnellMother
- Mylinda HullTess
- Geoffrey WadeEugene
- Amelia WhitePatricia
- Lori AlexanderSheila / Ensemble
- Jennifer ClippingerVera / Ensemble
Themes
musicalfilmed theater