Crazy For You

Matthew Diamond
1999-10-20

The New Gershwin Musical Comedy
6
141 min

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).

Cast

Name Character Team
Jim Walton Bobby Child Unowned
Stacey Logan Polly Baker Unowned
Bruce Adler Bela Zangler Unowned
Jeb Brown Lank Hawkins Unowned
Sandy Edgerton Irene Roth Unowned
Larry Linville Everett Baker Unowned
Jane Connell Mother Unowned
Mylinda Hull Tess Unowned
Geoffrey Wade Eugene Unowned
Amelia White Patricia Unowned
Lori Alexander Sheila / Ensemble Unowned
Jennifer Clippinger Vera / Ensemble Unowned
Jennifer Lee Crowl Susie / Ensemble Unowned
Debra Denys Smith Elaine / Ensemble Unowned
Juliet Fischer Mitzi / Ensemble Unowned
Jerry Gallagher Moose / Ensemble Unowned
Alan Gilbert Sam / Ensemble Unowned
Stacey Todd Holt Pete / Ensemble Unowned
Jean Marie Louise / Ensemble Unowned
Temple Kane Betsy / Ensemble Unowned
Matt Lashey Harry / Ensemble Unowned
Gair Morris Billy / Ensemble Unowned
Mia Price Patsy / Ensemble Unowned
Stephen Reed Wyatt / Ensemble Unowned
Kilty Reidy Junior / Ensemble Unowned
Scott Taylor Jimmy / Ensemble Unowned
Adriene Thorne Margie / Ensemble Unowned
Scott Willis Mingo / Ensemble Unowned
James Young Perkins / Custus / Ensemble Unowned