Evaluating the Musical Crazy for You

Evaluating the Musical Crazy For You

Crazy For You is a fabulous musical comedy that shows love reigns over all

Circumstances. This Musical features Bobby Child (Jim Walton), a banker who yearns to become a successful dancer in show business. He is so persistent that he does whatever he feels in his heart is right despite of his mother and fiancйs opinions. After arriving at Nevada, Bobby falls in love with Polly Baker (Stacey Slogan), the daughter of Everett Baker (Larry Linville), who’s the owner of the theater that Bobby came to foreclose. Since Polly despises Bobby after knowing what he is truly there for, Bobby is anguished and comes up with the idea of disguising himself as the famous impresario, Bela Zangler (Bruce Adler). His plan is to prove to Polly that he loves her by helping her raise the money to save the theater and at the same time put up a grand show that would bring him publicity. As the journey goes on and everything unfolds, each of the characters reveals their characterizations through choices of style of singing, speech and physicalization. Furthermore, the performers register growth and change in their characterization throughout their journey.

Bobby Child revealed his character of self-confidence and determination from the moment he walked into the stage. He showed anticipation as he walked swiftly and beamingly approaching Tess (Mylinda Hull) and Patsy (Mia Price), who worked for the famous Mr. Zangler. Bobby lifted his left foot and with his umbrella tapped it, having a big smile on his face, showing that he is well prepared. With much cheerfulness he claimed that he would be hired on the spot for he had his tap shoes on and was ready to audition for Bela Zangler. Bobby jumped on the spur of the moment showing enthusiasm and self-confidence. He demonstrated perseverance through body language by following Mr. Zangler and getting in his face more than once. Mr. Zangler walks away from him about four times and each time Bobby pleads for an opportunity. He begs him to give him a chance to audition and tries to persuade him by telling him that he has what it takes. He continues to brag about how good he is and how important dancing is to him and he doesn’t stop until Mr. Zangler