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Crazy For You (1999)

NR · 1999-10-20 · 2h 21m · EN
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The New Gershwin Musical Comedy

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).

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Matthew DiamondDirectorGuy BoltonWriter

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Bruce AdlerBruce AdlerBela ZanglerJim WaltonJim WaltonBobby ChildStacey LoganStacey LoganPolly BakerJeb BrownJeb BrownLank HawkinsSandy EdgertonSandy EdgertonIrene RothJane ConnellJane ConnellMotherLarry LinvilleLarry LinvilleEverett BakerMylinda HullMylinda HullTessGeoffrey WadeGeoffrey WadeEugeneAmelia WhiteAmelia WhitePatriciaLori AlexanderLori AlexanderSheila / EnsembleJennifer ClippingerJennifer ClippingerVera / Ensemble

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MusicalFilmed theaterLive musicalGershwin

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What is Crazy For You about?

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).

How long is Crazy For You?

Crazy For You has a runtime of 141 minutes.