North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) in Beverly
will kick off its 2007 Musical Season with an all new production of
"Crazy For You," a tap musical in the style
of NSMT’s hit production of "Singin’ in the
Rain." Performances are April 24 – May 13.
The
musical focuses on the adventures of a stage-struck New York City playboy
in a Nevada mining town, where romance, mistaken identities and show-stopping
musical numbers all add up to inevitable fun. Winner of three
1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical,
"Crazy For You" includes such memorable Gershwin songs as
“Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm” and
“Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Jon Kimbell, NSMT’s Artistic Director and Executive
Producer commented, “This Gershwin favorite is the perfect example
of the big American musical, complete with spectacular tap numbers,
a terrific musical score and outrageous humor. 2007 is the year of big
productions at NSMT, and 'Crazy for You' sets the stage perfectly for
the season.”
Jeffry Denman stars as Bobby Child with Amanda
Watkins as Polly Baker. Denman made his Broadway debut
in the revival of "How To Succeed in Business..."
starring Matthew Broderick; other Broadway credits
include the original cast of Mel Brooks' "The Producers,"
the Johnny Mercer musical review "Dream,"
and the final cast of "Cats." Most recently,
he played Jenkins in the Encores! production of "Of Thee
I Sing" starring Victor Garber and directed
by John Rando. Amanda Watkins is fresh
off the national tour of "Sweet Charity"
playing Nickie, a role that she portrayed in the Broadway production
as well. Her other Broadway and tour credits include "Urinetown,"
"Cabaret," "Grease," "Cats,""Beauty
and the Beast" and South Pacific (opposite
Robert Goulet).
Related Special Events:
May 6 - Free Tap Class
Crazy about dancing? Do you have rhythm? Then dust off your tap shoes
and don’t miss your chance to make your debut on the NSMT mainstage
when cast members from "Crazy For You" teach two tap classes
on Sunday, May 6, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Participants will learn
a tap dance number from the production from the cast members themselves.
No experience is necessary and there is no fee to participate.
Availability is limited. To reserve your spot on stage, call Stacy
Whalen-Kelley at 978-232-7290 or e-mail swhalen@nsmt.org.
Additional Free Audience Enrichment events:
May 1 & 2 - Meet the
Theatre
A post show audience discussion with the artists
May 6 - Spotlight on History
A free pre-show discussion focusing on historical issues related to
the performance
May 10 - Out at the North Shore
An evening for the Gay and Lesbian Community with a post show reception
May 12 - Meet the Theatre
A post-show audience discussion with the artists. following the 2 p.m.
matinee.
For information, call the box office at 978-232-7200 or
visit www.nsmt.org.
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OnStage Boston
