01/07/2026
There’s still time to sign up for EMT’s major show!
Edmonton Musical Theatre is holding auditions for CRAZY FOR YOU®. Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Ken Ludwig. January 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Woodcroft Community Hall – 13915 115 Avenue. Please prepare a musical theatre song (a 2nd contrasting song may be asked for) from the music of Gershwin and/or song material from the musical. Also, please bring a 2-minute monologue preferably suitable for the time period of the 1930/40’s. Strong jazz and tap skills are an asset. Contact the General Manager, Steffni Ault, at [email protected] to book an audition spot. Callback and dance audition scheduled for January 18. Edmonton Musical Theatre is diverse and inclusive. This production is a volunteer based performance.
We are looking for strong dancers and movers!
Directed/Choreographed by Martin Galba with Music Direction by Brad Heintzman. Rehearsals start March 9 and are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Performances June 18 to 21, 2026 at Westbury Theatre with tech dates June 15 to 17.
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.”
CRAZY FOR YOU – CAST LIST
Principals
(3 female; 4 male)
Polly Baker — postmistress in Deadrock, Nevada, an “All-American girl”
Irene Roth — New York society debutante
Patricia Fodor — an English tourist
Bobby Child — young man from New York in love with musical theatre
Bela Zangler — an established theatrical producer in New York
Eugene Fodor — an English tourist, Patricia's brother
Everett Baker — Polly’s father
Lank Hawkins — saloon proprietor in Deadrock, Nevada
Supporting
Mother (Mrs. Lottie Child) — Bobby’s business-oriented and controlling parent
Perkins — Mother’s business assistant (doubles as Custus)
Chauffeur — for Mother’s limousine
Tess — dance director; Zangler’s favorite
Patsy — showgirl with high speaking voice
Mitzi — a principal dancer
Elaine — follies girl
Louise — follies girl
Susie — follies girl
Betsy — follies girl
Margie — follies girl
Sheila — follies girl
Vera — follies girl
Moose — member of Cowboy Trio
Mingo — member of Cowboy Trio and of Male Quartet
Sam — member of Cowboy Trio
Harry — member of Male Quartet; Bartender
Junior — member of Male Quartet; card player
Wyatt — member of Male Quartet; card player
Billy — card player
Pete
Custus — (doubles as Perkins)
Jimmy
Ensemble
Stage Manager of New York theatre, Stage Hands
4 Show Girls
2 Lackeys for Zangler
3 Mother’s Directors
New York Street Crowds
Deadrock Street Crowds
CRAZY FOR YOU® is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
