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.”
The production is directed and choreographed by Martin Galba, who is the distinguished recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Originally from Slovakia, Martin’s career in the arts as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and producer has been steadily building since the early 2000s.
Music direction is by Brad Heintzman who graduated with honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto and Grant MacEwan University Music Program.
Founded in 1977, the Edmonton Musical Theatre mission is providing the highest quality instruction in musical theatre performance techniques.
Darrell Stranger spoke with Malik Hinton, who plays Bobby, and Emily Barnaschone, who plays Elaine, about the play and what the audience can expect.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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