CRAZY FOR YOU
Crazy For You was the final production of this year's season at the The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and transferred into the Novello Theatre in London's West End.
George and Ira Gershwin's hit musical comedy is It includes a number of Gershwin classics including "I Got Rhythm", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Embraceable You" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It".
The creative team from the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly! reunite for Crazy for you with Timothy Sheader directing, choreography by Stephen Mear and designs by Peter McKintosh. Gareth Valentine returns as the musical director after joining the Open Air Theatre last season for Sondheim's Into the Woods.
The leading roles of Bobby Child and Polly Baker are being played by Sean Palmer and Clare Foster.
Kim Medcalf (Sam Mitchell in EastEnders) is Irene Roth and Harriet Thorpe (Mamma Mia and Wicked!) plays Mother and Patricia. Michael McKell (corrupt detective Nick Henshall in Emmerdale) is playing Lank.
David Burt is Bela Zangler. His theatre credits include: countless productions at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and the West End including The Beggar's Opera, Merchant of Venice, Troilus and Cressida, Evita, Cats, Les Miserables, Chess, La Traviata Jesus Christ Superstar and The Woman in White.
Further casting includes: Rachel Stanley (Tess), Alexis Owen Hobbs (Patsy), Samuel Holmes (Eugene), Peter Martin (Everett), Lucy Anderson, Jessica Buckby, Cara Elston, Charlene Ford, Jo Goodwin, Amy Griffiths (Follies Girls), Harry Morrison, James O'Connell, Carl Sanderson, Phil Snowden, Stephen Whitson (Cowboys), Richard Jones, Josh Lacey and Jo Morris (Swings).
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON 17TH MARCH 2012
Mondays to Saturdays at 19:30/ matinees Thursdays and Saturdays at 15:00 (First Thursday matinee 20th October, extra matinee Tuesday 25th October) Running time 2 hours 35 minutes (including a 20 minute interval) |
HOW TO GET TO CRAZY FOR YOU
Novello Theatre
5 Aldwych ,
London, WC2B 4LD
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Tube : Covent Garden (approx 300 metres) Charing Cross & Holborn (both approx 600 metres) Train: Charing Cross (approx 600 metres) |
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6, 19, 13 and 77a stop outside the theatre with more buses serving the Strand |
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NCP Drury Lane. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO CRAZY FOR YOU
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Infrared system in the auditorium, and reinstating loop system in the Box Office. |
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Guide dogs are not allowed into auditorium, but staff are happy to dog-sit. |
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Separate access for wheelchair users off Catherine Street. Venue not suitable for scooters. Theatre provides transfer seats for one wheelchair in total per performance. Transfer seats are available at A23 and A24 in the Dress Circle. Wheelchair user must bring a non-disabled companion. Customers who can't transfer from their wheelchair can use Dress Circle AA 10-11. |
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Disabled access lavatory at Dress Circle level with street access from Catherine Street. |
