Girl Crazy

Musical

Writers: Guy Bolton John McGowan George Gershwin Ira Gershwin

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1930
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Custerville, Arizona and San Luz, Mexico, 1930
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Large
Dancing
Heavy
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Large Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

Danny, a wealthy Manhattan playboy, is sent West by his father to manage his family’s ranch and learn to focus on business. He finds himself in Custerville, Arizona, a sleepy town with a mostly male population. Danny quickly turns his family ranch into a dude ranch, importing Broadway showgirls and trying to make money off of tourists. While shaking up the town, Danny finds himself falling in love with Molly, the local postmistress. Girl Crazy is the pre-Golden Age musical that inspired Crazy for You. Filled with the beloved songs of George and Ira Gershwin, Girl Crazy is a charming romantic musical comedy that will have audiences dancing in their seats.

Lead Characters


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