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Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.
Running until 31 December 2023
Run time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
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In Crazy For You, stagestruck Bobby Child is torn between his showbiz dreams and his wealthy mother and fiancée's demands for him to run the family bank in New York. At his mother's behest, Bobby reluctantly travels west to Nevada to the quiet mining town of Deadrock to foreclose on a mortgage. However, he finds that the mortgage is on a dilapidated Victorian theatre. What's more, the owner's daughter Polly is the girl of his dreams.
Torn by love and desperate to prove himself, Bobby plans to put on a show – complete with dancers from New York's Follies – to save the theatre. But what will happen when Polly discovers his real reason for being in Deadrock? Find out for yourself with Crazy For You London tickets.
Shall We Dance?
George and Ira Gershwin's musical comedy, Crazy For You, celebrated its 30th-anniversary revival at Chichester Festival Theatre before making its West End transfer. Having choreographed the original production in 1992, Susan Stroman returned to choreograph and direct the show. Her contribution to the original production earned her first Tony for Best Choreography. Thirty years later, she returned to spearhead the revival, and Crazy For You tickets have never been more in demand!
You’ll find that the musical is full of catchy Gershwin melodies, including showstoppers such as 'Embraceable You', 'I Got Rhythm', and 'Someone To Watch Over Me'.
The original Broadway production won several awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design in 1992 and two Drama Desk Awards in the same year. In addition, the 1993 London production boasts three Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.
Did You Know
- Crazy For You successfully captures the essence of the Golden Age of Musicals, exuding a nostalgic charm that could easily make you believe it was created during the same era as classics like 42nd Street, Shall We Dance, and Anything Goes.
- The production draws heavily from the 1930 musical Girl Crazy, composed by the same songwriting team, and shares similarities in its storyline, featuring Danny Churchill, who is dispatched to oversee his family's ranch in the fictional Custerville, Arizona.
- An album featuring the cast's performances was released by Angel Records.
- Many of these songs were originally penned for other Gershwin musicals in the 1930s, showcasing their timeless brilliance.
- Notably, the musical is renowned for its impressive tap dancing sequences that demand exceptional skill and precision. See it for yourself with Crazy For You tickets!
Please Bear In Mind
Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. This production contains smoke and haze effects.
Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.
Crazy For You London Cast
Main Cast
Bobby Child - Charlie Stemp
Polly Baker - Carly Anderson
Bela Zangler - Tom Edden
Irene Roth - Natalie Kassanga
Lank Hawkins - Mathew Craig
Everett Baker - Duncan Smith
Lottie Child - Marilyn Cutts
Eugene Fodor - Sam Harrison
Patricia Fodor - Rina Fatania
Standby Bobby Child - Jack Wilcox
Crazy For You London Creatives
Main Creatives
Music & Lyrics - George Gershwin And Ira Gershwin
Book - Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception - Ken Ludwig And Mike Ockrent
Inspired By Material By - Guy Bolton And John Mcgowan
Direction & Choreography - Susan Stroman
Set Designer - Beowulf Boritt
Costume Designer - William Ivey Long
Lighting Designer - Ken Billington
Sound Designer - Kai Harada
Musical Supervisor & Musical Director - Alan Williams
New Orchestrations - Doug Besterman & Mark Cumberland
New Arrangements - David Krane
Original Arrangements - Peter Howard
Original Orchestrations - William David Brohn
Age restriction
Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.Running time
2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)Performance dates
24 June - 31 December 2023Content
This production contains smoke and haze effects.Special notes
Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.
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Captioned Performances – Friday 24 November 2023, 7.30pm BSL performance – Friday 17 November 2023, 7.30pm Audio described performances – Wednesday 22 November 2023, 2.30pmVenue Information
Gillian Lynne Theatre166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PWRecent Reviews
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5 reasons why you should see Crazy For You
In the 1930s in New York City, banking heir Bobby Child is being worked to the bone by his bossy old mother! But in his downtime, Bobby sneaks into auditions, two-steps to dance routines, and spends his days dreaming of showbiz.
Bobby arrives in Deadrock, Nevada, a town that has seen better days. The Great Depression has filled the streets with uncertainty and weary faces. It is here that he meets the tough but sweet Polly. But like any boy-meets-girl tale, there's a problem - her father owns the Gaiety Theater, the very building Bobby has been sent to take.
Crazy For You, the euphoric Gershwin golden comedy will have you tapping all your troubles away for two and a half hours! So, here are five reasons why you should see Crazy For You!
13 Jul, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas
News / Features / Interviews
Interview with Crazy For You’s Tom Edden
It isn’t just audience members who are enthralled by the athletic tap dancing and acrobatics performed by the talented company at Crazy For You. Tom Edden, who plays the successful musical producer and theatre owner, Bela Zangler, is equally (if not more) impressed, “If I had the gift of being able to dance, I’d love to be in the swing of the big showstopping tap numbers with the rest of the ensemble” he gushed.
We sat down with the multi-talented actor to discuss Soleros, Pantos, Sally Bowels, and of course, his critically acclaimed musical Crazy For You!
6 Jul, 2023 | By Sian McBride
News / Casting
Full casting announced for Crazy For You
Showtime! The classic and charming production Crazy For You has announced full casting for the highly anticipated West End transfer. Charlie Stemp, Carly Anderson and Tom Edden will be joined by a group of glittering stars. Follow your dreams with tickets for Crazy For You, performances begin on Saturday 24 June 2023, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Book now!
15 May, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas
News / Interviews / Q & A
Interview with Crazy For You’s Charlie Stemp and Carly Anderson
This Valentines Day, fall in love with romantic theatre all over again with a musical fling like no other! Crazy For You is the epic and giddy story of a big-city dreamer, Bobby Child, as he dares to reach for the stars. When Bobby finds himself on business in a remote and sleepy town, he falls head over heels for the beautiful and feisty Polly, but here’s the catch: his job is to foreclose on her family’s theatre. With his heart on the line, Bobby hatches a wild plan to save the theatre and win Polly's heart.
This year we went crazy for the cast of Crazy For You! Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we caught up with Charlie Stemp and Carly Anderson who play the unlikely lovers Bobby and Polly in this beloved hit musical!
14 Feb, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas
News / Productions / Features / Casting / New Shows + Transfers
Crazy For You transfers to London
Susan Stroman’s critically-acclaimed production of the classic Gershwin musical Crazy For You is set to transfer to London following a sold-out season in Chichester this summer, with performances beginning on Saturday 24 June 2023 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre! With ingenious dancing and explosive musical numbers - Crazy For You is an epic ode to never giving up on your dreams and daring to give yourself up to love.
5 Dec, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas
News / Awards
LONG LIST OF NOMINEES FOR EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The potential nominees yet to be short listed for the 57th annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards have been announced with the short list being published in the week beginning 7th November. The actual ceremony will take place on the 20th November at the Savoy Theatre in heart of London's West End.
20 Oct, 2011 | By London Theatre Direct
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CRAZY FOR YOU TRANSFERS TO THE NOVELLO
The musical Crazy For You finishing tomorrow at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will transfer to the Novello Theatre opening in October following the closure of Betty Blue Eyes.
9 Sep, 2011 | By London Theatre Direct