24 June 2023 - 20 January 2024
Dazzling choreography and fabulous Gershwin tunes abound in this high-energy, five-star revival of classic musical CRAZY FOR YOU, first staged at the Chichester Festival Theatre, now coming to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London.
Based on George and Ira Gershwin’s Girl Crazy musical, Crazy For You is directed and choreographed by Broadway legend Susan Stroman, and is a glorious and spectacular night at the theatre.
This riotously fun musical is filled with wonderful Gershwin tunes, including Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, I Got Rhythm, and They Can’t Take That Away from Me, and it has breathtaking tap dance routines that are guaranteed to lift your spirits. Ken Ludwig, who wrote the Tony Award-winning Lend Me a Tenor, is responsible for the witty book.
An extraordinary cast is led by Charlie Stemp (Mary Poppins) as Bobby, Carly Anderson (Sunny Afternoon) as Polly and and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler
Crazy For You will play a limited 24-week season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 24 June 2023 to 20 January 2024.
What's the story of Crazy For You?
Theatre-mad Bobby Child struggles to balance the demands of his wealthy New York fiancée and his mother, who both want him to lead the family bank, with his ambitions for a career in show business. He grudgingly travels to Deadrock, Nevada, a deserted mining community, to foreclose on a mortgage at his mother’s urging.
There he discovers that the property where the mortgage is owed is a run-down Victorian theatre and that Polly, the owner’s daughter, is the woman of his dreams. In an effort to rescue the theatre and revitalise the community, Bobby decides to stage a show using glitzy dancers from New York’s Follies in an effort to win her love and prove his good faith.
Who is in the cast of Crazy For You?
Crazy For You stars Charlie Stemp (Mary Poppins, Half a Sixpence) as Bobby, and Carly Anderson (Sunny Afternoon, Sunset Boulevard) as Polly and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler
Full casting to be announced.
Who are the creative team of Crazy For You?
Crazy For You has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, and a book by Ken Ludwig.
The show is directed and choreographed by multi-award winning Susan Stroman (The Producers). The set designer is Beowulf Boritt; the costume designer is William Ivey Long; the lighting designer is Ken Billington, the musical director is Alan Williams and the sound designer is Kai Harada; with new orchestrations by Doug Besterman and Mark Cumberland, original orchestrations by William David Brohn, new arrangements by David Krane and original arrangements by Peter Howard. Wigs, hair & make-up design is by Campbell Young Associates, fight direction by Rc-Annie and casting by Jill Green CDG.
Reviews of Crazy For You
★★★★★ "A magnificent revival. Charlie Stemp affirms his status as a 24-carat stage star, matched for poise and sparkle by Carly Anderson" - Telegraph★★★★★ "Instantly infectious melodies, superb choreography and irresistible comedy are met with astonishing performances in this lovable show" - The Guardian
★★★★★ "Guaranteed to put pep in your step!" - Daily Mail
★★★★★ "It is simply an irrepressible and irresistible show" - Financial Times
Show Information
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
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Important Notes
Content Warnings: 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.
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.
Ticket Offers
No fees | Tickets from £30Valid for all performances 26 June - 20 July 2023. Book by 4 Apr 2023
Venue Information
Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PWNearest Tube or Train: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)
Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
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