I've been around a LOT of years... and the Lincoln Center production of "Contact" still remains the most thrilling night at the theatre I ever had. #teamstroman
Someone (I can't remember who) said that Charlie dances like he has fireworks inside him, and I think that's a great description of his stage energy :)
Seen it twice already and just booked a last night ticket. Stunning show. Addictive if you like the happy escapism of happy feel good theatre. Saw Charlie in Half a sixpence. Such an amazing all round performer!
now come on!! come on ! i saw this last week, it is not like you say, each too their own but come off it! yes its..a 50's style easy on the eye, not deep at all show...happy to watch it again no problem...heck i saw Newsies 9x !!! including the last show flying over to see it!!! and i know Newsies - although great - isnt really 5star Les Mis here..each too their own i guess.
Oh the curtain call brought tears to my eyes. It was the first show my Grandma took a 13 year old me too in 1996 that got me hooked on Musical Theatre.
I love this show!!! Ithink Charlie Stemp has a great career ahead of him. His charm and magnetic personality transcends the already superb choreography and the stage. Highly recommend to see this show!
I wonder how many people shared this experience! I don't remember if this was the first but it was certainly one of the first broadway productions I saw (the national tour ca 1996)
@@emergingmuses My first day of Broadway was a matinee of Crazy for You and an evening performance of CATS. So funny to hear someone else mention those two in combo the same way!
Saw this show at Chichester in 2022. We were wary of a more ‘classic’ musical as it typically isn’t our thing but oh my goodness, the show was spectacular. Highly recommended for everyone.
Went to see it today…..absolutely loved it Charlie Stemp utterly fantastic…..loved it so much convincing my wife that see the evening show in 3 weeks time having seen Old Friends in the afternoon (10 stars in 10 hours!)
I absolutely LOVED it! Classic musical theatre with big show numbers. Charlie is seriously amazing! What a performer! It was nice that he got a good applause when he first came on as well. He deserves it. Otherwise I totally agree with everything. All cast members are amazing, beautiful costumes and fantastic set design as well. It feels like such a grand musical, which I've not seen in a while. Or at least besides Moulin Rouge, nothing that felt quite as grand as this. GO SEE IT!!!
I adore your reviews and videos. So many of us are unable to visit the West end and you us a glimpse into these shows so we can, in some ways, still enjoy them and understand what is going on in the West End. Thank you
I saw the original Broadway production of Crazy For You some 30 years ago now, and I am elated to not only hear that a revival of this brilliant play has hit the West End, but that it seems to have remained largely faithful to its original production with regard to its staging and choreography. Why mess with perfection? I'm just shocked this glorious piece of musical art has not been revived on Broadway since its original production. I think they did a concert version of it with Tony Yazbeck and Laura Osnes, but this deserves the full treatment. Stro is a goddess and I was so happy to hear she had taken the helm of this show as both choreographer and director. What she does with this show, and almost everything she touches, is inspired. Breathtaking. I recall walking out of the original production and feeling like I had maybe just witnessed what might become my favorite musical of all time. Have I seen some that I've liked, in their own way, as much? Perhaps. But this show STILL remains in my top 5. If not top 2. Depending on the time of day, I might still consider it #1. And I've seen some 150 musicals on tours, in London, and on Broadway. Crazy For You just leaves you smiling from ear to ear. From its overture, right up to the curtain call. And ust when you think you've seen something utterly remarkable in staging and choreography, Stro takes you on yet another wild and voluptuously layered ride as we move into the next glorious number. And speaking of the curtain call, why stop when the show comes to an end? The curtain call is just as lively and fun. It leaves you with an extra (and huge!) exclamation point on the joyous ride you have just taken. As you walk out of the theater, you can't help but just shake your head in pure bliss over what you just witnessed on that stage. I'm glad the younger generations are getting to experience this near perfect musical. "I've Got Rhythm" is indeed the crown jewel. It brought my audience to its showstopping feet too. 30 years ago! I'm glad that not much has changed. I have been waiting for a long time to see this show return to the stage, and I just hope this transfers to Broadway. And hopefully with Stemp attached. Maybe he can take home an Olivier, and a Tony. He is beyond natural when it comes to performing. I saw him in Hello Dolly on Broadway, but this is a whole new level what he's doing here. And I've only seen clips of him.. His expressions, his movements, and his passion is evident in everything he does. So charming. And so damned talented. He truly loves what he's doing up there. And it is absolutely infectious. Go see this.
Im not usually one for classic style tap shows, just saw it and its incredible 100% am going again! The staging was so fun! loved everything about it. I agree Olivier for Charlie he deserves it!!
What a fabulous review of an even more fabulous show! Everything about it is incredulous.. from the genius choreography, executed by the phenomenal cast (in entirety) with such exuberant infectious energy (many of which are making their west end debuts in this production!) to the beautiful, note perfect, live orchestra, the belly laughing comedy, outstanding voices, and breathtaking staging and costumes!! A definite must see!!!
I'm so excited to see this in October! I'd heard of it but knew nothing, saw them perform on the one show and almost immediately booked tickets for me and mum! And this review has made me even more excited, it sounds so good
So happy to hear this review. We have tickets to see it the first Saturday in October. I just love Charlie Stemp since he did Hello, Dolly! on Broadway, then as Bert in Mary Poppins.
Hello from Canada.Looking forward to seeing the show in November. I totally agree with you about Charlie Stemp. Saw him in Half a Sixpence and totally fell in love with his vivacity and pure joy of performing.
I saw Charlie in Hello Dolly on Broadway and in Mary Poppins in London. He is fantastic, charming , so talented. I hope this show transfers to Broadway, with Charlie.
I saw the percussionist video of him playing the score and fell in love. Really hope there's a cast album of tjis production as I can only see the 90s version.
I saw the original production on Broadway years ago and then again on national tour. Add to that the cast recording that I used to listen to morning and night and it’s easy to see why I’m excited that this show is back. I hope it returns to NY after this London triumph. As for Charlie Stemp, I saw him as Barnaby Tucker in the revival of Hello, Dolly! during Bernadette Peters’ run. He’s extraordinary!
i keep seeing the posters whenever i’m commuting and the aesthetic alone is so stunning I’ve kept meaning to look into it. definitely going to consider seeing it.
Saw it on opening night, planning to try and get same day rush tickets to see it for a 2nd time soon! So good and Charlie Stemp reminded me of Gene Kelly 😍.
Crazy For You was incredible when I saw it in Chichester last September. I saw it again on June 30th 2023 and it was amazing once again. My mum loved the show as well. It has great music, amazing dancing (including tap dance), romance, comedy and the most superb leading man in Charlie Stemp. He is one of my favourite musical theatre actors and he is such a lovely sweet guy. His performance in this show is just outstanding and he deserves to win the Olivier Award next year. I will definitely be seeing this show multiple times before it finishes
I've just booked myself a ticket for my birthday. It's bee one of my favourite shows for a very long time, so I can't wait to see a production this good!
i saw this show thinking i was going to hate it but went knowing a couple of songs after doing them in showcases in college but went with go live and ended up loving it was pleasantly surprised and charlie stemp truly does shine
Like all your reviews, totally brilliant ! Everything you described was exactly how I felt when my husband and I saw it at Chichester. I filled up listening to your review as I did when I saw it, tears of joy ! Susan Stroman at her best yet again. I saw her amazing " Showboat" at the Prince Edward Theatre years ago. Outstanding !!! Thanks again, always a joy watching your videos 😘
Tickets booked (for closing night). Booked solely on your review. Looking forward to it. Charlie was brilliant in Mary Poppins so already know he will be fantastic in this.
Got to see this in London on Tuesday. I missed Charlie in half a sixpence, he was off when I saw it. He is absolutely spectacular. He reminds me of a cross between gene Kelly and tommy Steele. His comic timing on top of everything else is perfect. As you said yourself, he is a one in a generation talent and a real hark back to the halcyon days of musicals on screen - just amazing.
I saw the original Broadway production and its sister production when it had a sit down run in Toronto. Absolutely love it! I hope this transfers to Broadway! Any chance it would be filmed for NT Live? :)
I saw the original Broadway production ... if I am not mistaken, much of the plotline actually was lifted from one of the Gershwins' earlier shows. Then the songs were, of course, from multiple Gershwin shows
@@MickeyJoTheatreIt is indeed loosely (very loosely) based on Girl Crazy. If you watch the old film version of it with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland you’ll see some similarities and there are some songs in common but there’s lots of differences too. There were songs from other Gershwin shows interpolated into the score and it sounds like the book for this new production has gotten some further revisions.
Went to see this at the end of July knowing I would love it but it was even better than I could ever have imagined. Had planned to go and see Ride the second night we were in London but went to see Crazy for You again. I’d be there every night if I could.
I agree with everything you say. Yes! Olivier for Charlie. I was there for his first major role in Half a Sixpence and I've been following him ever since. You think he can't get any better, then this comes along. I saw it 3 times in Chichester and then yesterday matinee in London and no doubt I'll be seeing it a few more times. It is a sheer joy from beginning to end. Yes, the humour, the songs, the brilliant choreography and what a great theatre to see it in. A wonderful homage to Gillian Lynne with the best seats in the west end, I'm sure. The cast are all brilliant. What energy! The never-ending tap - brilliant. Everyone needs to see this just once. (Obviously if you don't like Gershwin or tap - better not!). Spot on review.
I can''t decide whether i want to see Crazy for You or Guys and Dolls. Both seem like such a fun show to me, but i only have time for 1 during my trip. Anyone any advice?
I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the Opening Night of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End and I will be seeing it this month on Wednesday 19th July in a matinee afternoon performance hopefully again with Charlie Stemp who I have seen before in Half a Sixpence (was amazing as Arthur Kipps) and Mary Poppins (was amazing again as Bert)
Well the Encores prod (maybe 2019 starring Tony Yazbek and Laura Osnes) was meant to transfer and then covid......and Ms Osnes controversy surrounding vaccination it hasnt happened.
@@0530evanWould love to see Charlie Stemp on Broadway again! But who would be Polly? Don’t mean to start a rumor but y’all know Lea Michele has teased that her follow up to FG is already in the works and it will be a well known role and show! Thoughts?
Crazy For You, Its self, was/is a revival of the 1930 musical Girl Crazy. Singing I Got Rhythm made Ethel Merman one of the great broadway divas of all time. This was her first show. I believe Ginger Rodgers was in the chorus. I loved the original production and was blown away with the closing number. I always wondered why they changed the title. Girl Crazy sounded a little snappier than Crazy For You.
Hi MickeyJo, thanks for your great videos and professional reviews. I am going to watch Crazy for you next week. I am dorm Italy and haven’t been to London for 4 years. Just one little question: may I bring my backpack to the theatre? I’ll be spending the whole day around the city and don’t have time to bring it back to my hotel before going to the show…
I always take a small backpack to the theatre and never had a problem. Depending how big it is you may just find it takes up some of your leg room depending where you're sitting. They do a bag check for security on arrival but as long as it's not big you can take it in with you.
One other thing to note, too, is that in London's theatres, bags are often routinely searched before entering the theatre. It's a quick process, although something to anticipate in timing your arrival. (Apologies if you know this already, although it may be a suprise for some international visitors). Enjoy your visit. 😊
This is a great video! I’m hoping to take my autistic niece to see this as she loves musicals. She struggles with loud noises and I was wondering if there’s anything in it that she might struggle with, like gunshots?
I agree on Charlie Stemp who i saw in an infinite production of Half a Sicpence in london a few years back. The show was awful BUT Mr Stemp was the stand out and I thought back then that he has a big career ahead of him. (please West End spare us anymore revivals of Half a Sixpence. Let it fade into obscurity where it belongs) I also saw Mr Stemp where he replaced the wonderful Gavin Creel in Bette Midlers revival of Hello Dolly. At first I thought he looked familiar and then it came to me . . . . Sixpence (let it die) I was thrilled he was on broadway and of course his performance was stellar. I hope he doesn’t get stuck in London (like Micheal Ball) and becomes an international talent
Great show at The Gillian Lynne theatre but Polly (Carly Anderson) shrieks every song and it actually hurt my ears. Charlie Stemp is fantastic. Seen him in several shows and he's always terrific.
Interesting, normally I agree with your reviews on the whole but I really didn't love this one as much as I was hoping to - the dancing was impressive and the music is beautiful but I found the book very unfunny and the characterisation muddled. Still glad I managed to catch it, maybe it was an off night :)
Thanks for assuring me that the show is not misogynistic, but I think I'll hold off buying tickets. You didn't mention whether or not it's misandrist, homophobic, or transphobic. That matters, too. Doesn't it?
If I remember the original production, there's no cross dressing, which is where older shows get transphobic, and there are no gay stereotypes in the show. Crazy For You is just a sweet, earnest but funny bubble of a show. At least it was in the 1990s.
I thought it was fine, i loved charlie stemp in it. Cant wait to see him again in kiss me kate. The show did a bad job with the music, the women were props put there for the male gaze and to help the men boys realize their stories, and the plot was tired and predictable. Arent people sick of this yet?
saw this one, amongst a load of old grannies. Now, i totally disagree with you - 5stars - beggers belief really does. I love theatre, live, the effort, the talent, behind scenes real magic, lighting etc etc and yep, i would happily watch this again no problem. BUT - 5star it is not. It is a 3 star. Really cannot understand how you came to this conclusion - you have seen many shows - really does puzzle me. Yes the leads are great, but really the lack of 'lighting/bland cheaplooking backdrops...YES!! I know..i getit..ive seen Singing in the rain, ive seen the 50's musicals -these are not dramatic, not Les Mis, but my goodness me, this is lacklustre stuff. Theres laughs, but the 'outback' settings and those involved are ..well..how can i put it...some working in Les Mis, Phantom can turn their hat to something like this...but those involved in this..i would stuggle to belive them in Les Mis etc...there..thats put it nicely enough. SO - go see it - full house when i went last week - some nice tunes, well performed, real laughs ( at times ) ( did he fail to catch the paper in your one? i sense thats always in there! ) - no real charm...it needed a NewYork setting somewhere..gliz etc...NOTHING like that....i think we saw different shows to be honest. 3stars from me no more, worth a watch, old fashioned humour / like walking threw door when someone else walks out scenerio... or in this case...dressing up like someone and the humour ( albeit obvious ) that goes with it. ( BTW, the smoke stank! really..i was close enough..it stank....in Phantom the smoke stank too...loses something when it stinks and on the stage is glamour - reality bites.
So glad Susan Stroman choreographed this production! She is synonymous with it and her staging is genius!😀♥️
I've been around a LOT of years... and the Lincoln Center production of "Contact" still remains the most thrilling night at the theatre I ever had. #teamstroman
Someone (I can't remember who) said that Charlie dances like he has fireworks inside him, and I think that's a great description of his stage energy :)
I saw this production at Chichester last year. Utterly joyous, wonderful experience. I loved it.
Seen it twice already and just booked a last night ticket. Stunning show. Addictive if you like the happy escapism of happy feel good theatre. Saw Charlie in Half a sixpence. Such an amazing all round performer!
now come on!! come on ! i saw this last week, it is not like you say, each too their own but come off it! yes its..a 50's style easy on the eye, not deep at all show...happy to watch it again no problem...heck i saw Newsies 9x !!! including the last show flying over to see it!!! and i know Newsies - although great - isnt really 5star Les Mis here..each too their own i guess.
Oh the curtain call brought tears to my eyes. It was the first show my Grandma took a 13 year old me too in 1996 that got me hooked on Musical Theatre.
I love this show!!! Ithink Charlie Stemp has a great career ahead of him. His charm and magnetic personality transcends the already superb choreography and the stage. Highly recommend to see this show!
Crazy for You was my first-ever Broadway show as a teenager in the mid-90’s. It kicked off a love of musical theatre for me that hasn’t stopped.
Same for me! I saw it on Broadway when I was 6 or 7. First show on Broadway and still my favorite so many years later!!
This and CATS were my formative musicals. I'm so glad it's still on stage because it is a TREAT.
I wonder how many people shared this experience! I don't remember if this was the first but it was certainly one of the first broadway productions I saw (the national tour ca 1996)
@@emergingmuses My first day of Broadway was a matinee of Crazy for You and an evening performance of CATS. So funny to hear someone else mention those two in combo the same way!
Saw this show at Chichester in 2022. We were wary of a more ‘classic’ musical as it typically isn’t our thing but oh my goodness, the show was spectacular. Highly recommended for everyone.
I generally can't take heavy-tap shows because the sound just gives me a splitting headache, and even *_I_* love Crazy For You. It's pure delight.
I watched the show thanks to your review, and had a blast! What a fun time.
Went to see it today…..absolutely loved it Charlie Stemp utterly fantastic…..loved it so much convincing my wife that see the evening show in 3 weeks time having seen Old Friends in the afternoon (10 stars in 10 hours!)
I absolutely LOVED it! Classic musical theatre with big show numbers. Charlie is seriously amazing! What a performer! It was nice that he got a good applause when he first came on as well. He deserves it.
Otherwise I totally agree with everything. All cast members are amazing, beautiful costumes and fantastic set design as well. It feels like such a grand musical, which I've not seen in a while. Or at least besides Moulin Rouge, nothing that felt quite as grand as this. GO SEE IT!!!
a 3 star production - cannot understand this review at all - it was fine, but nothing to write home about. Grannies loved it.
Saw it last night & loved it! Charlie Stemp was incredible.
Pleaseeeeee bring this production to Broadway!!!!!
I adore your reviews and videos. So many of us are unable to visit the West end and you us a glimpse into these shows so we can, in some ways, still enjoy them and understand what is going on in the West End. Thank you
WILL be going to this!
I was lucky enough to see the first preview in London and WOW WHAT A SHOW! Fingers crossed this goes to Broadway next year!
Saw this last night on a whim and HOLY HELL what a spectacular show!! The talent of this cast is off the charts!! xxx
I saw the original Broadway production of Crazy For You some 30 years ago now, and I am elated to not only hear that a revival of this brilliant play has hit the West End, but that it seems to have remained largely faithful to its original production with regard to its staging and choreography. Why mess with perfection? I'm just shocked this glorious piece of musical art has not been revived on Broadway since its original production. I think they did a concert version of it with Tony Yazbeck and Laura Osnes, but this deserves the full treatment.
Stro is a goddess and I was so happy to hear she had taken the helm of this show as both choreographer and director. What she does with this show, and almost everything she touches, is inspired. Breathtaking.
I recall walking out of the original production and feeling like I had maybe just witnessed what might become my favorite musical of all time. Have I seen some that I've liked, in their own way, as much? Perhaps. But this show STILL remains in my top 5. If not top 2. Depending on the time of day, I might still consider it #1.
And I've seen some 150 musicals on tours, in London, and on Broadway.
Crazy For You just leaves you smiling from ear to ear. From its overture, right up to the curtain call. And ust when you think you've seen something utterly remarkable in staging and choreography, Stro takes you on yet another wild and voluptuously layered ride as we move into the next glorious number.
And speaking of the curtain call, why stop when the show comes to an end? The curtain call is just as lively and fun. It leaves you with an extra (and huge!) exclamation point on the joyous ride you have just taken. As you walk out of the theater, you can't help but just shake your head in pure bliss over what you just witnessed on that stage.
I'm glad the younger generations are getting to experience this near perfect musical.
"I've Got Rhythm" is indeed the crown jewel. It brought my audience to its showstopping feet too. 30 years ago!
I'm glad that not much has changed.
I have been waiting for a long time to see this show return to the stage, and I just hope this transfers to Broadway.
And hopefully with Stemp attached. Maybe he can take home an Olivier, and a Tony.
He is beyond natural when it comes to performing. I saw him in Hello Dolly on Broadway, but this is a whole new level what he's doing here. And I've only seen clips of him..
His expressions, his movements, and his passion is evident in everything he does. So charming. And so damned talented. He truly loves what he's doing up there. And it is absolutely infectious.
Go see this.
Im not usually one for classic style tap shows, just saw it and its incredible 100% am going again! The staging was so fun! loved everything about it. I agree Olivier for Charlie he deserves it!!
What a fabulous review of an even more fabulous show! Everything about it is incredulous.. from the genius choreography, executed by the phenomenal cast (in entirety) with such exuberant infectious energy (many of which are making their west end debuts in this production!) to the beautiful, note perfect, live orchestra, the belly laughing comedy, outstanding voices, and breathtaking staging and costumes!! A definite must see!!!
3stars friom me. cannot agree with a lot thats being said here - lacking in the gliz..heck look to Moulan Rouge for all that.
I love Crazy For You. It's one of my all time favorite shows.
I'm so excited to see this in October! I'd heard of it but knew nothing, saw them perform on the one show and almost immediately booked tickets for me and mum! And this review has made me even more excited, it sounds so good
So happy to hear this review. We have tickets to see it the first Saturday in October. I just love Charlie Stemp since he did Hello, Dolly! on Broadway, then as Bert in Mary Poppins.
You will love it!
I saw the original Crazy For You run on Broadway when I was a kid and it is such a fun show.
Stroman has such a vision for using objects for dance routines.....everything you have mentioned....but also the zimmer frames in The Producers
I've been a lifelong fan of Charlie Stemp since I saw him with Bernadette in "Hello, Dolly!" Seeing him in this might be worth a trip across the pond!
@@caitypierulestheworld6963 Thanks very much for the advice!
Such a great show!
Hello from Canada.Looking forward to seeing the show in November. I totally agree with you about Charlie Stemp. Saw him in Half a Sixpence and totally fell in love with his vivacity and pure joy of performing.
I saw this show on Broadway when I was a teen and loved it! I wish i could afford to fly across the pond to see this production!
I saw Charlie in Hello Dolly on Broadway and in Mary Poppins in London. He is fantastic, charming , so talented. I hope this show transfers to Broadway, with Charlie.
I saw the percussionist video of him playing the score and fell in love. Really hope there's a cast album of tjis production as I can only see the 90s version.
I saw the original production on Broadway years ago and then again on national tour. Add to that the cast recording that I used to listen to morning and night and it’s easy to see why I’m excited that this show is back. I hope it returns to NY after this London triumph. As for Charlie Stemp, I saw him as Barnaby Tucker in the revival of Hello, Dolly! during Bernadette Peters’ run. He’s extraordinary!
i keep seeing the posters whenever i’m commuting and the aesthetic alone is so stunning I’ve kept meaning to look into it.
definitely going to consider seeing it.
Saw it on opening night, planning to try and get same day rush tickets to see it for a 2nd time soon! So good and Charlie Stemp reminded me of Gene Kelly 😍.
Crazy For You was incredible when I saw it in Chichester last September. I saw it again on June 30th 2023 and it was amazing once again. My mum loved the show as well. It has great music, amazing dancing (including tap dance), romance, comedy and the most superb leading man in Charlie Stemp. He is one of my favourite musical theatre actors and he is such a lovely sweet guy. His performance in this show is just outstanding and he deserves to win the Olivier Award next year. I will definitely be seeing this show multiple times before it finishes
I've just booked myself a ticket for my birthday. It's bee one of my favourite shows for a very long time, so I can't wait to see a production this good!
I went to see the show today, loved the staging and dance but felt the story was lacking and it seemed to end very abruptly
i saw this show thinking i was going to hate it but went knowing a couple of songs after doing them in showcases in college but went with go live and ended up loving it was pleasantly surprised and charlie stemp truly does shine
Like all your reviews, totally brilliant !
Everything you described was exactly how I felt when my husband and I saw it at Chichester.
I filled up listening to your review as I did when I saw it, tears of joy !
Susan Stroman at her best yet again.
I saw her amazing " Showboat" at the Prince Edward Theatre years ago. Outstanding !!!
Thanks again, always a joy watching your videos 😘
Exactly each to their own! @@caitypierulestheworld6963
Tickets booked (for closing night). Booked solely on your review. Looking forward to it. Charlie was brilliant in Mary Poppins so already know he will be fantastic in this.
Loved it so on Broadway that I saw it multiple times and brought others with me
Wish it would come to BWY with no changes
Got to see this in London on Tuesday. I missed Charlie in half a sixpence, he was off when I saw it. He is absolutely spectacular. He reminds me of a cross between gene Kelly and tommy Steele. His comic timing on top of everything else is perfect. As you said yourself, he is a one in a generation talent and a real hark back to the halcyon days of musicals on screen - just amazing.
I saw the original Broadway production and its sister production when it had a sit down run in Toronto. Absolutely love it! I hope this transfers to Broadway! Any chance it would be filmed for NT Live? :)
I saw this show last week
I love this show. It’s so sweet and romantic and silly. And god bless Gershwin his songs are timeless
I saw the original Broadway production ... if I am not mistaken, much of the plotline actually was lifted from one of the Gershwins' earlier shows. Then the songs were, of course, from multiple Gershwin shows
You're not mistaken - Girl Crazy was the show I believe?
@@MickeyJoTheatreIt is indeed loosely (very loosely) based on Girl Crazy. If you watch the old film version of it with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland you’ll see some similarities and there are some songs in common but there’s lots of differences too. There were songs from other Gershwin shows interpolated into the score and it sounds like the book for this new production has gotten some further revisions.
Went to see this at the end of July knowing I would love it but it was even better than I could ever have imagined. Had planned to go and see Ride the second night we were in London but went to see Crazy for You again. I’d be there every night if I could.
❤ This musical
I agree with everything you say. Yes! Olivier for Charlie. I was there for his first major role in Half a Sixpence and I've been following him ever since. You think he can't get any better, then this comes along. I saw it 3 times in Chichester and then yesterday matinee in London and no doubt I'll be seeing it a few more times. It is a sheer joy from beginning to end. Yes, the humour, the songs, the brilliant choreography and what a great theatre to see it in. A wonderful homage to Gillian Lynne with the best seats in the west end, I'm sure. The cast are all brilliant. What energy! The never-ending tap - brilliant. Everyone needs to see this just once. (Obviously if you don't like Gershwin or tap - better not!). Spot on review.
Got tickets for August 12 and definitely taking my parents when they come in September 😁😁😁
Are you reviewing the new production of Miss Saigon?
I can''t decide whether i want to see Crazy for You or Guys and Dolls. Both seem like such a fun show to me, but i only have time for 1 during my trip. Anyone any advice?
I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the Opening Night of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End and I will be seeing it this month on Wednesday 19th July in a matinee afternoon performance hopefully again with Charlie Stemp who I have seen before in Half a Sixpence (was amazing as Arthur Kipps) and Mary Poppins (was amazing again as Bert)
needs to transfer this show to NYC.....maybe it will make people forget NEWYORK/NEWYORK
I hope the stars align for this production to transfer, and Charlie Stemp to be a part of it!
thought i had heard or read...that C.Stemp would have first refusal if a transfer came up
Well the Encores prod (maybe 2019 starring Tony Yazbek and Laura Osnes) was meant to transfer and then covid......and Ms Osnes controversy surrounding vaccination it hasnt happened.
@@0530evanWould love to see Charlie Stemp on Broadway again! But who would be Polly? Don’t mean to start a rumor but y’all know Lea Michele has teased that her follow up to FG is already in the works and it will be a well known role and show! Thoughts?
@@randyseay4855God no ! Please, no Lea Michelle...ever!!
Going to watch in a couple of weeks should I listen to this review (which I know will be a great balanced review) before I go or not?
Crazy For You, Its self, was/is a revival of the 1930 musical Girl Crazy. Singing I Got Rhythm made Ethel Merman one of the great broadway divas of all time. This was her first show. I believe Ginger Rodgers was in the chorus. I loved the original production and was blown away with the closing number.
I always wondered why they changed the title. Girl Crazy sounded a little snappier than Crazy For You.
Hi MickeyJo, thanks for your great videos and professional reviews. I am going to watch Crazy for you next week. I am dorm Italy and haven’t been to London for 4 years. Just one little question: may I bring my backpack to the theatre? I’ll be spending the whole day around the city and don’t have time to bring it back to my hotel before going to the show…
I always take a small backpack to the theatre and never had a problem. Depending how big it is you may just find it takes up some of your leg room depending where you're sitting. They do a bag check for security on arrival but as long as it's not big you can take it in with you.
@@hannahgreen8999 thank you very much!
Some theatres also have an option to put your bags in a safe place for a small fee
Thank you!
One other thing to note, too, is that in London's theatres, bags are often routinely searched before entering the theatre. It's a quick process, although something to anticipate in timing your arrival. (Apologies if you know this already, although it may be a suprise for some international visitors). Enjoy your visit. 😊
This is a great video! I’m hoping to take my autistic niece to see this as she loves musicals. She struggles with loud noises and I was wondering if there’s anything in it that she might struggle with, like gunshots?
Watched the show last night and several gun shots but you can see that they are coming, none of them take you by surprise.
Hoping for a Broadway transfer and if they don’t transfer with Charlie I’m hoping for a Corbin Blue/ Stephanie Styles match up for this!
I agree on Charlie Stemp who i saw in an infinite production of Half a Sicpence in london a few years back. The show was awful BUT Mr Stemp was the stand out and I thought back then that he has a big career ahead of him. (please West End spare us anymore revivals of Half a Sixpence. Let it fade into obscurity where it belongs)
I also saw Mr Stemp where he replaced the wonderful Gavin Creel in Bette Midlers revival of Hello Dolly. At first I thought he looked familiar and then it came to me . . . . Sixpence (let it die) I was thrilled he was on broadway and of course his performance was stellar. I hope he doesn’t get stuck in London (like Micheal Ball) and becomes an international talent
Great show at The Gillian Lynne theatre but Polly (Carly Anderson) shrieks every song and it actually hurt my ears. Charlie Stemp is fantastic. Seen him in several shows and he's always terrific.
"Hay bale"? Ha! Do you mean a tumbleweed?
Interesting, normally I agree with your reviews on the whole but I really didn't love this one as much as I was hoping to - the dancing was impressive and the music is beautiful but I found the book very unfunny and the characterisation muddled. Still glad I managed to catch it, maybe it was an off night :)
Thanks for assuring me that the show is not misogynistic, but I think I'll hold off buying tickets. You didn't mention whether or not it's misandrist, homophobic, or transphobic. That matters, too. Doesn't it?
If I remember the original production, there's no cross dressing, which is where older shows get transphobic, and there are no gay stereotypes in the show. Crazy For You is just a sweet, earnest but funny bubble of a show. At least it was in the 1990s.
@@SM-BSW Thank you!
It’s none of those things.
I thought it was fine, i loved charlie stemp in it. Cant wait to see him again in kiss me kate. The show did a bad job with the music, the women were props put there for the male gaze and to help the men boys realize their stories, and the plot was tired and predictable. Arent people sick of this yet?
Too many jukebox musicals.
saw this one, amongst a load of old grannies. Now, i totally disagree with you - 5stars - beggers belief really does. I love theatre, live, the effort, the talent, behind scenes real magic, lighting etc etc and yep, i would happily watch this again no problem. BUT - 5star it is not. It is a 3 star. Really cannot understand how you came to this conclusion - you have seen many shows - really does puzzle me. Yes the leads are great, but really the lack of 'lighting/bland cheaplooking backdrops...YES!! I know..i getit..ive seen Singing in the rain, ive seen the 50's musicals -these are not dramatic, not Les Mis, but my goodness me, this is lacklustre stuff. Theres laughs, but the 'outback' settings and those involved are ..well..how can i put it...some working in Les Mis, Phantom can turn their hat to something like this...but those involved in this..i would stuggle to belive them in Les Mis etc...there..thats put it nicely enough. SO - go see it - full house when i went last week - some nice tunes, well performed, real laughs ( at times ) ( did he fail to catch the paper in your one? i sense thats always in there! ) - no real charm...it needed a NewYork setting somewhere..gliz etc...NOTHING like that....i think we saw different shows to be honest. 3stars from me no more, worth a watch, old fashioned humour / like walking threw door when someone else walks out scenerio... or in this case...dressing up like someone and the humour ( albeit obvious ) that goes with it. ( BTW, the smoke stank! really..i was close enough..it stank....in Phantom the smoke stank too...loses something when it stinks and on the stage is glamour - reality bites.
Crazy for You was the first ever show I did with HAODs @mickeyjotheatre. I cut my hand on a tin can end of Act 1 during I Got Rhythm. Fact.