May 1-10, 2026

Season Sponsored by Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton; The Central Park Performing Arts Foundation

Show Sponsored by Ronnie Farley

Director: James Grenelle
Musical Director: Jason Tucker
Choreographer: Amy Fee

Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

Show Synopsis

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 theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre 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 theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” This huge blockbuster musical features tap dancing, hilarity, and gorgeous Follies girls! Don’t miss this 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical!

THE CAST

Bobby Child – Domenic Bisesti

Polly Baker – Kayley Jewel

Lank Hawkins – Michael Sporck

Irene Roth – Paige Sporck

Bela Zangler – Bill Rolon

Everett Baker – Chaz Merkel

Lottie Child – Susan Leirer

Eugene Fodor – Rick Coates

Patricia Fodor – Lisa Prieto

Tess – Hope Lelekacs

Patsy – Emma Jane Barrow

Moose – Jeff Lukas

Mingo – Matthew Morris

Sam – TJ Venieris

Billy – Steven Fox

Wyatt – Jay Hetherly

Custus – Ken Leist

Pete – Arbie Ignacio

Harry – Tony Schmitt

Sheila – Jackie Deppner

Elaine – Jenelle Vinachi

Mitzi – Lydia Challenger

Margie – Caitlyn Dardich

Betsy – Lauren Dykes

Vera – Julia Cheeseman

Susie – Kendall Kay

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