Music and Lyrics by
George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Co-Conception by
Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Originally Produced on Broadway by
Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams
Book by
Ken Ludwig
Inspired by Material by
Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Original Broadway Choreography by
Susan Stroman
This throwback musical from the early 90s is reminiscent of the effervescent hits from early Broadway. A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theater. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theater owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theater. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”